The Water Environment Federation recently recognized 16 U.S. communities for excellence in municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) program management and innovation...
Entries Tagged Water Environment Federation (WEF)
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Infrastructure Bill Passage Will Boost Water/Wastewater Sector
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act after months of negotiation, and President Joe Biden is...
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WEF Honors Excellence in Infrastructure Operation, Design, Promotion
The Water Environment Federation recently announced the 2021 class of WEF Awards for Operational and Design Excellence recipients.
These awards recognize individuals and...
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Applications Sought for Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program
The application period is open for the Utility of the Future Today recognition program, which seeks to honor water resource recovery facilities...
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Stormwater Sector Faces $8.5 Billion Annual Funding Gap
The U.S. stormwater sector faces an estimated $8.5 billion annual funding gap, according to a survey by the Water Environment Federation.
The funding...
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WEF Announces 2020 Innovative Technology Award Winners
The Water Environment Federation has announced two recipients of the 2020 Innovative Technology Awards. This competition recognizes up to four outstanding technologies...
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Water Associations Call on Congress To Support Utilities and Customers in Coronavirus Relief Legislation
As Congress considers another coronavirus relief package, a number of water associations are calling for funding to help utilities rebound from the pandemic...
Editorial
Calm Under Pressure
First Utility District was ready when a series of heavy downpours drenched Knoxville, Tennessee, in February 2019. Unprecedented flooding inflicted $2 million...
Editorial
Making a Difference on FOG
Years ago, fats, oils and grease blockages in sanitary sewers in the city of London, Ontario, posed a fairly significant problem. But those issues...
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Water Utilities Commended For Transformational Programming
The forward-thinking initiatives of 65 water utilities are being recognized as they reimagine partnering and engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources...
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WEF Honors Excellence in Water Infrastructure Operation and Design
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has announced the 2020 WEF Awards recipients for operational and design excellence. These awards recognize individuals and...
Editorial
Clear Lines Provide Good Acoustics
Understanding collections system condition is critical to maintaining performance. Video inspection is a key piece, but it’s not the whole puzzle.
Active acoustic...
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Expert Panel Finds Low Risk of Coronavirus for Wastewater Workers
A blue-ribbon panel of experts convened by the Water Environment Federation to evaluate safety of wastewater workers during the coronavirus pandemic concluded...
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News Briefs: Unconnected Resident Seeks Repayment for 44 Years of Sewer Bills
Entry 337686A Virginia woman is asking the city of Richmond for $26,000 to pay her back for the 44 years of wastewater...











