When the largest wastewater treatment facility in Alaska switched from chlorine gas disinfection to sodium hypochlorite, Andrew Johnson faced a challenge. He...
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Worth Noting - December 2017
People/AwardsThe Water Environment Federation announced its 2017 WEF Fellows recipients:Eleanor Allen, Water For People, Denver.
Rajendra Bhattarai, Austin (Texas) Water Utility.
James Clark, Black...
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City of Norman Wins Big at Water Tasting Contest
Bragging rights for the next year will go to the city of Norman, Oklahoma, for beating eight other cities competing in the...
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This Wisconsin Lab Tech Has the Formula for Excellence
When auditor Brandy Baker-Munich of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) first saw the difficulties the city of Eagle River had...
Editorial
This One-Man Treatment Operation Is a Way of Life
Tim Mills operates the town of Bethel, Vermont, wastewater treatment plant all by himself. He’s up early to be at the plant...
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Alaskan Hydrant Ops Foreman Fights Elements for Public Safety
Earl Stewman is on a mission: Make sure the fire hydrants in Anchorage, Alaska, work when they’re needed — all 7,400 of...
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WEFTEC Report: Sherwin-Williams Presents 2017 Water and Wastewater Impact Awards
Sherwin-Williams presented its 2017 Impact Awards for outstanding water and wastewater projects during the WEFTEC conference.The winning project, completed by Carolina Management...
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Worth Noting - October 2017
People/AwardsThe Carnation Wastewater Treatment Plant operated by King County (Washington) earned a Platinum Peak Performance Award from the National Association of Clean...
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WEF Honors Water Professionals, Organizations for Service and Contributions
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) recently announced its 2017 WEF Awards recipients for multiple categories, including individual service and contributions; public education;...
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Water Environment Federation Selects 2017 WEF Fellows
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has announced 11 distinguished members as the 2017 WEF Fellows recipients. This designation recognizes members’ achievements, stature...
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Water Utilities Recognized for Future-Focused Initiatives
Twenty-five water utilities have been selected for recognition of their leadership in community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as...
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Worth Noting - August 2017
People/AwardsThe Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2016 budget (32nd consecutive year) from...
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New York Students Win U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has announced that Rachel Chang and Ryan Thorpe, both of Manhasset, New York, have won the 2017...
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Walking Through California’s Treatment Plant Upgrade of the Year
A major $13 million upgrade earned the City of Oakdale (California) Wastewater Treatment Plant recognition as the Treatment Plant Upgrade of the...














