Imagine roaming the planet 2500 years ago as part of a nomadic tribe. You do not have a phone, electricity, car, or single other luxury. If you happened to wander into the Arabian Desert in what is modern-day Jordan, the location probably would not seem an idyllic place to stop and build a major city. […]
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Ancient Nabataeans Used Sophisticated Water Technologies To Create a Thriving Desert City
![Ancient Nabataeans Used Sophisticated Water Technologies To Create a Thriving Desert City The Nabataeans designed a system of reservoirs to hold water. The inhabitants of Petra relied on this supply for themselves and their animals throughout the year. Photo courtesy of Mays, Arizona State University.](https://news.wef.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Ancient-Nabataeans-Featured-75x75.jpg)
From the President: Taking a Look at Water from Africa
April 25, 2016
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![From the President: Taking a Look at Water from Africa Paul Bowen, WEF President 2015–2016](https://news.wef.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/President-Paul-Bowen-75x75.jpg)
Recently, my day-job took me to central, east, and west Africa to work on wastewater treatment facilities at several Coca-Cola Co. (Atlanta) bottlers. As I rode along the dusty, remote roads of Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Mozambique, I was reminded that the need for water is prevalent in the everyday lives of people. […]
WEF Announces Winners of 2015 Stormwater Video Competition
August 27, 2015
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![WEF Announces Winners of 2015 Stormwater Video Competition StormTV Project-Umbrella Featured Image](https://news.wef.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/StormTV-Project-Umbrella-Featured-Image-75x75.jpg)
The Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) announced the winners of its fourth annual stormwater video competition. The 2015 StormTV Project received almost 150 submissions, including more international submissions than any year prior. More than 35 expert judges reviewed the submissions and selected winners based on message communication and quality as well as content matter and […]
Recycling Center’s Purpose Trickles Down to Onsite Water Reuse
May 2, 2013
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![Recycling Center’s Purpose Trickles Down to Onsite Water Reuse The recently redesigned El Cerrito (Calif.) Recycling and Environmental Center, a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified building, includes rainwater recovery and stormwater treatment systems. The center collects conventional and hard-to-recycle items for city residents and communities in the San Francisco East Bay area.Photo courtesy of David Wakely.](https://news.wef.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/El-Cerrito-1-75x75.jpg)
The El Cerrito (Calif.) Recycling and Environmental Center is walking the talk and taking its mission a step further in encouraging environmental stewardship in the community. The center, which spans a 0.8-ha (2-ac) former quarry on the east shore of San Francisco Bay, recently was redesigned with numerous features to encourage onsite reuse of water […]
February 18, 2019
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