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An estimated 11,000 water professionals gather in Philadelphia to make a `better world through better water`

The 136th American Water Works Association Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE17) began today, bringing an estimated 11,000 water professionals to Philadelphia to confront the many challenges facing the water sector. During a packed opening general session at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, AWWA President Jeanne Bennett-Bailey acknowledged the water utility professionals, technology ...

Jun. 12, 2017

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Water professionals urge Congress to spur water infrastructure renewal

With water infrastructure issues in headlines across America, more than 130 water utility professionals from 47 states are visiting their members of Congress this week to urge funding for critical loan programs to repair and renew U.S. water and wastewater systems. The water utility leaders were in Washington as delegates of the Water Matters! Fly-In, an annual event hosted by the American Water ...

Apr. 14, 2016

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Announcement of $15,000 grant for Lincoln University to prepare students interested in water quality careers

EPA and Lincoln University (LU) officials this week will gather in Jefferson City, Mo., to announce a $15,000 grant to provide training for high school and college students interested in water quality careers. The grant is the result of a partnership agreement signed on January 27, 2012, to prepare students for future careers in water-related environmental and scientific fields. A Water Boot ...

Apr. 24, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Awwa Research Foundation Reports

IWA Publishing is delighted to announce that we now publish the Awwa Research Foundation (AwwaRF) Reports. The Awwa Research Foundation (http://www.awwarf.org/) is a member-supported, international, nonprofit organization that sponsors research to enable water utilities, public health agencies, and other professionals to provide safe and affordable drinking water to ...

Jan. 1, 2004

By IWA Publishing

Utilities receive discount pricing packages for WEFTEC.09

To help alleviate the strain of the current economic crisis on local municipalities and to encourage maximum participation at WEFTEC.09, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) is offering discount pricing packages to utility professionals through its Utility Partnership Program. Currently, WEFTEC is the only major water show to offer this type of discount program. Recognizing that utilities ...

Aug. 5, 2009

By Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Puerto Rico’s Water Damage Professionals Utilize Advanced Methods to Identify Microbial Contaminants

When water damage occurs in a home or building due to flooding or a sanitary sewer overflow, the damage can be extensive. Property owners and tenants are immediately impacted as they are forced to vacate their home or business to begin the process of cleanup, drying out the property and repairing the damage. These types of catastrophic events can be overwhelming for those involved. This is ...

Feb. 2, 2015

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Lincoln University Hosts Boot Camp Graduation for High School and College Students Interested in Water Industry Careers

EPA and Lincoln University (LU) officials will gather Friday, July 27, in Jefferson City, Mo., to present graduation certificates to high school and college students who have participated in a week-long water industry boot camp training session. The training, which began Monday, July 23, was offered to students from LU and local high schools, including Jefferson City High School and Helias ...

Jul. 24, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

AWWA Policy: residential fire sprinklers

The following reaffirmed AWWA Policy Statement on Residential Fire Sprinklers has been approved by the Technical and Educational Council for member comment. Comments on the policy statement will be reviewed by AWWA staff and forwarded to the Executive Committee if the comments are minor or referred back to the originating body if the comments are substantive. Policies forwarded to the ...

Mar. 29, 2018

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Statiflo Products On Display At South Carolina’s SCEC Exhibition

Statiflo is this week showcasing its range of products at a major exhibition in South Carolina for environmental and water industry professionals. The event is the 28th annual South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC), which is taking place at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center. It provides engineers involved in the water business across the south-eastern United States the chance ...

Mar. 13, 2018

By Statiflo International Ltd.

WEF offers new opportunity for online education

“Access Water Training” Web site Provides Distance Learning Opportunities for Water Professionals Alexandria, Va. – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) announces the launch of its new “Access Water Training” Web site, an online training program that allows busy utility operators and other water professionals to pursue continuing education opportunities in a ...

Aug. 6, 2009

By Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Bentley and United Utilities Project wins international water association award

Bentley Systems, Incorporated today announced that the Bentley and United Utilities PLC collaborative project “Optimization Method and Modeling Tool for Leakage Detection in Water Distribution” has won the Honor Award for Applied Research in the International Water Association (IWA) Project Innovation Award 2008 competition for the European region. The IWA Project Innovation Awards recognize ...

Aug. 7, 2008

By Bentley Systems Incorporated

Itron Partners with 2iE Foundation to Launch Water Technology Training Program in Africa

Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) announced today that it is collaborating with the 2iE Foundation to offer a program that will help students and utility professionals learn water metering fundamentals in order to better manage the precious water supply in Africa. Trainees will benefit from knowledge sharing and the expertise of a world leading water resource ...

Jul. 16, 2012

By Itron Inc

Conference to Examine Implementation Strategies for Optimizing Water-Energy Nexus

A special session of top industry experts at the Water-Energy Nexus conference, Feb 28-March 1 in Los Angeles, will discuss real-world projects and technologies that help conserve water - and thus energy - and show how the nexus really works. The panel will consist of: The CEO of Signature Control Systems, which helped the City of Mission Viejo save 40% on their park irrigation through use of ...

Feb. 6, 2017

By Smart Grid Observer

AWWA announces registration is now open for 2013 Utility Management Conference

Online registration is now open for the 25th annual Utility Management Conference, to be held March 10-13, 2013, in Phoenix, Ariz. Sponsored jointly by the American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation, the 2013 Utility Management Conference will offer water and wastewater managers and professionals the opportunity to learn the latest practices, techniques, and research ...

Oct. 30, 2012

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

Statiflo to Attend South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC)

Statiflo Corp is exhibiting with their manufacturer’s representative Premier Water at the South Carolina Environmental Conference (SCEC 2020) at the Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center, from March 15th through March 18th. 2020. This year’s event will be the 30th Year for this South Carolina Regional Water Conference / Trade Show with its theme “YOU – The Human ...

Feb. 24, 2020

By Statiflo International Ltd.

Africa’s power and water innovations, opportunities and successes in focus at African Utility Week in Cape Town from Tuesday

Cape Town will be the continent’s energy capital this week when more than 6000 power and water professionals from more than 70 countries, including 27 African nations, will gather for the 16th African Utility Week and Clean Power Africa conference and trade exhibition from 17-19 May at the CTICC. The opening keynote session starts at 09h00 on Tuesday, 17 May. “There’s no doubt ...

May 15, 2016

By Clarion Events Ltd

WEF announces utility management 2009 specialty conference

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) will jointly present the Utility Management 2009 specialty conference from February 17-20, 2009 at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans in New Orleans, La. The conference will tackle the toughest issues currently facing water and wastewater utilities and will provide new insight and ideas for utility leaders through ...

Jan. 7, 2009

By Water Environment Federation (WEF)

AWWA and Water Research Foundation publish cyanotoxins guidance for water utilities

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Water Research Foundation (WRF) have released a guide and additional resources to help water professionals detect and control cyanotoxins, the algae-related contaminants that can negatively impact drinking water quality. “Managing Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water: A Technical Guidance Manual for Drinking Water Professionals” provides ...

Sep. 12, 2016

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

ACE Offers Water Professionals Chance to Shape Future of Safe Water

Untitled Document Deadline for Abstract Submission is September 11, 2006 (DENVER) - August 10, 2006 - The American Water Works Association (AWWA), the authoritative resource on safe water, is now accepting abstracts for presentations at its 127th Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE07) in Toronto, Ontario, June 24-27, 2007. The deadline for submission is September 11, 2006. The professional ...

Aug. 16, 2006

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

AWWA testifies that WIFIA should supplement, not replace, existing water infrastructure funding

A proposed federal water infrastructure loan program would supplement, not replace, existing State Revolving Funds (SRFs), allowing the nation to build more infrastructure at a lower cost to consumers, according to congressional testimony today from the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Speaking in the second day of hearings before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Water Resources and the ...

Mar. 22, 2012

By American Water Works Association (AWWA)

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