On May 20, the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) filed comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Methods Update proposed rule. WEF’s comments centered on specific methods and provided specific recommendations to EPA’s proposals. In addition, WEF comments requested that EPA clarify a number of items where requirements seemed redundant or did not […]
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U.S. House Passes Cybersecurity Bill
June 19, 2015
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On April 23, the U.S. House of Representatives passed by a vote of 355-63 H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act (NCPAA). The bill, which is pending the U.S. Senate’s vote, will help American businesses better protect their digital networks from dangerous and destructive cyberattacks. Added to the legislation during floor proceedings were provisions […]
Virginia’s Operators Prepare for MACT Rule at WEFMAX
May 29, 2015
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On April 15, the Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD; Virginia Beach, Va.) hosted a training event during a Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) WEFMAX meeting. In order to attend this training event, operators had to meet set criteria under the operator training and qualification (OT&Q) requirements set by the sewage sludge incinerators (SSI) maximum-achievable […]
WEF Begins Stormwater Product and Practice Testing Project
May 27, 2015
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) is leading a new project to develop a framework for the formation of a national testing and evaluation program in the stormwater sector. The project, funded through a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Infrastructure Grant administered by the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria, Va.), is based on WEF’s […]
IKE: Introducing the Next Generation WEFTEC
May 26, 2015
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Big projects and innovations always have had a place at WEFTEC®, the foremost conference and tradeshow for water technology. Big projects and innovations have to start somewhere, and often they start small — an idea or a process tweak. These humble beginnings may not be big enough for a full paper and podium presentation but […]
National Water Policy Forum, Fly-In, and Expo Highlight Water Sector Priorities
May 22, 2015
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In April, the National Water Policy Forum, Fly-In, and Expo brought together more than 200 participants from around the globe to Washington, D.C. Water and wastewater professionals representing many different water-sector organizations came together to consider and advocate for national policies that advance clean and safe water and ensure a healthy, sustainable environment. Attendees shared […]
Prepare To Participate in the 2015 National Water Policy Forum and Fly-In
February 25, 2015
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The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) invites members to attend the National Water Policy Forum & Fly-In, April 13–15, as part of Water Week 2015, April 12–18. The Forum will inform local, state, and national leaders on the water sector value for environmental protection, economic development, and job creation. Participants will have an opportunity […]
WEF’s National Biosolids Partnership Activities Featured in 2014 Year in Review
February 20, 2015
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The National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) advances environmentally sound biosolids management practices. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) released the NBP 2014 Year in Review, which features certified agencies and highlights innovations that support a broad application of renewable energy projects. NBP provides information on innovations and effective strategies, offers an environmental management system (EMS) […]
July 3, 2015
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