A group of five associations, representing the water sector and the nonwoven fabrics industry, announced March 19 that they are working collaboratively to develop a new edition of guidelines. These guidelines will influence product design and support the marketing of nonwoven products as “flushable” with no adverse effects on wastewater systems. The associations also announced […]
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Digging for Gold
March 3, 2015
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Maintenance Crews in Pacifica, Calif., find a gold engagement ring The average person would be shocked to hear about the myriad of odd things found inside collection systems and water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs). Some finds seem so far-fetched they enter the realm of urban legend, but the stories are true. Wastewater treatment operators […]
Learn About Performance Measurements in an Upcoming WEF Webcast
January 13, 2015
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Incorporating Benchmarking and Performance Measurement into Your Utility’s Culture and Lessons Learned from Leading Experts Learn about methods and tools enabling water and wastewater utilities to develop and implement a performance measurement system and key performance indicators on various attributes. Utility leaders and experts will share their experiences and lessons learned on implementing a performance […]
WEF, Others Discuss Water Quality Criteria for Viruses at WEFTEC
November 18, 2014
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Water sector leaders gathered at WEFTEC® 2014 in New Orleans to learn more about EPA’s development of water quality criteria for bacteriophages, which are viruses that infect and lyse bacteria. Representatives from the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.), Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria, Va.), and National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA; Washington, […]
WERF Released Report on Extreme Climate and Weather Events
October 16, 2014
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The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF; Alexandria, Va.) released a new report, Water/Wastewater Utilities and Extreme Climate Events: Case Studies on Community Response, Lessons Learned, Adaptation, and Planning Needs for the Future. The report, created in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Water Research Foundation (Denver) with input from […]
History From the Bottom Up
June 4, 2013
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Sewer tours are a popular attraction throughout Europe The Eiffel Tower? Been there, done that. A walking tour of Victorian architecture? Yes, but Rick Steves covered that ad nauseum. A taste of Vienna? Yesterday’s leftovers. No, to truly experience Europe and all its varied sights, sounds, and smells, look no farther than the ground […]
Submit Comments on the NFPA Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities
March 23, 2013
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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA; Quincy, Mass.) seeks public input for the next revision of the NFPA 820 Standard for Fire Protection in Wastewater Treatment and Collection Facilities. The standard, which originated in 1983 and typically is revised every 3 to 5 years, establishes minimum requirements for protection against fire with the support of […]
March 26, 2015
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