Editor's Blog

• 39 teams prepare for Operations Challenge
  Annual event at WEFTEC 2010 tests operators' skills in five events Read more...
  August 30, 2010
• WEF launches web site for biosolids group
  The new site offers more information and easier navigation Read more...
  August 26, 2010
• Getting to WEFTEC early?
  Thirty-five workshop sessions greet weekend arrivals in New Orleans Read more...
  August 12, 2010
• Take a tour in the Big Easy
  WEFTEC 2010 offers close looks at New Orleans area wastewater facilities Read more...
  August 03, 2010
• Can treatment be rocket science?
  Stanford engineers see a more sustainable approach to cleaning wastewater Read more...
  July 27, 2010
• US Chamber boosts infrastructure care
  Business group joins water companies to promote best practices Read more...
  July 20, 2010
• WEF updates position on disinfection
  Organization supports chlorine-based methods as well as alternatives Read more...
  July 14, 2010
• Color It Fun
  WEF invites kids to "Catch a Ride on the Water Cycle Read more...
  July 09, 2010
• Sewer systems need more work than ever
  Tab for repairing critical water infrastructure grows by billions Read more...
  June 28, 2010
• Maine student is US Stockholm Junior Water Prize winner
  Winning project combines microbiology with nannotechnology Read more...
  June 23, 2010
• How Much Is Wastewater Worth?
  Research study cites $45 billion market in energy and materials recovery technology by 2020 Read more...
  June 15, 2010
• Web site promotes industry recruitment
  WEF and AWWA offer resources for recruiters, career seekers and students Read more...
  June 07, 2010
• WEF seeks new director
  Long-time director Bertera leaving at year's end Read more...
  June 03, 2010
• Enhanced web site offers WEFTEC information
  Updates enable attendees to create a personalized conference schedule Read more...
  May 17, 2010
• An emerging source for training
  AAWWP offers hand-on CEU training to impart real-world knowledge to operators Read more...
  April 26, 2010
• Kansas biosolids project wins major award
  NACWA honors a Johnson County plant project that uses food waste and FOG to bolster methane production Read more...
  April 26, 2010
• The lowdown on biosolids
  WEF offers a new question-and-answer fact sheet to ease concerns about land application and composting Read more...
  April 12, 2010
• All about biosolids
  The Water Environment Federation offers its annual residuals and biosolids conference May 23-26 in Savannah, Ga. Read more...
  March 30, 2010
• The struggles over water
  WEFTEC 2010 keynote speech addresses the increasingly critical issues of water scarcity and sustainable water management. Read more...
  March 10, 2010
• Funds for infrastructure
  Clean Water Council pushes for water infrastructure investment as part of the latest jobs bill before Congress Read more...
  March 09, 2010
• New treatment and recycling system introduced
  Global Water Group offers an advanced extended aeration/activated sludge system that produces potable water and no sludge. Read more...
  February 17, 2010
• State Revolving Funds gets $3.3 billion
  While fiscal times are tight, federal government sustains funding for water and wastewater improvements. Read more...
  February 05, 2010
• WEF and NOWRA join forces
  Industry associations sign agreement to share resources in support of integrated water resource management. Read more...
  January 26, 2010
• Restoring City Environments
  The Water Environment Federation offers conference on Cities of Future and Urban River Restoration. Read more...
  January 25, 2010
• Turning Waste Into Fuel
  An industry trade show looks at a wide range of alternative ways to produce energy and conserve finite resources. Read more...
  January 18, 2010
• Another Way to Get the News
  Look in this space for current news, highlights and insights about wastewater treatment and the plant operations profession. Read more...
  December 18, 2009
• Taking the LEED
  An Oregon treatment agency has earned official recognition for building green in creating a new wastewater lift station. Read more...
  December 18, 2009