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What's New with WEFTEC?
WEFTEC.08 Breaks Records
Record-setting numbers of 21,950 attendees and 1,111 companies using 290,000 net square feet of exhibit space have designated WEFTEC.08 as the largest event in its 81-year history. To view highlights from WEFTEC.08, please visit www.weftec.org.
WEFTEC.09 Call for Abstracts Is Open!
Be a part of the outstanding technical program and showcase your work by submitting an abstract for consideration to present in Orlando, Fla. The deadline for submittal is Dec. 3, 2008, at 12:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
WEF Members Receive Discounts From Partner Organizations
The Institute for Professional Environmental Practice (IPEP) has announced a special discount for WEF members and WEFTEC.08 attendees interested in taking the written examination for the Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) credential. Visit www.ipep.org for more information or contact Margaret Cowburn at 412-396-1703 or ipep@duq.edu.
Specialty Conferences
TMDL 2009 Call for Abstracts Closing Soon
Join together with environmental experts to exchange information on challenging issues related to the TMDL process. Present your ideas by submitting an abstract for consideration. The deadline is Nov. 12, 2008, at 12:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
Nutrient Removal 2009 Call for Abstracts Closing Soon
Don’t miss the discussion and debate of nutrient removal issues including operation and design by submitting an abstract for consideration to present next summer in Washington, D.C. The deadline is Nov. 19, 2008, at 12:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
Microconstituents and Industrial Water Quality Abstracts Upcoming Deadline
Micro/IWQ Conferences have been combined again this year to provide the latest information on both vital topics. Submit an abstract by 12:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Nov. 26, 2008, for the chance to present and discuss current trends.
Webcasts & Seminars
Design and Operation of Tertiary Membrane Plants
On Nov. 18, WEF will host a webcast focused on key issues for the "Design and Operation of Tertiary Membrane Plants." Pay one low fee, and your entire group can participate! Registration ends Nov. 11. Members save on registration.
Collection System Evaluation, Rehabilitation, and Performance Assessment
The "Collection System Evaluation, Rehabilitation, and Performance Assessment" webcast will be held Dec. 12. Attendees receive a discount on the new edition of Existing Sewer Evaluation and Rehabilitation. Registration deadline is Dec. 3.
Members save on registration.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Hydraulics: The Fundamentals
On Jan. 14, WEF will host a webcast on "Wastewater Treatment Plant Hydraulics: The Fundamentals." Speakers will focus on the impact of hydraulics in WWTPs. Remember that student WEF members participate for free! Registration ends Jan. 7.
Members save on registration.
International Opportunities
2009 International Pavilion Program
If your business development plans include expanding internationally, you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to exhibit with the WEF International Pavilions at WETEX, Wasser Berlin, and the China Water Show. Interested parties, contact Laila Sukkariyyah at lsukkariyyah@wef.org or view the brochure.
World Water Forum — Istanbul, Turkey
Join WEF and leaders from the global water community at the 5th World Water Forum, March 16 – 22, 2009, in Istanbul, Turkey. “Bridging Divides for Water” is the theme for this Forum. Details are available at www.worldwaterforum5.org, or contact KMaynard@wef.org for additional information.
WEF Members Receive Discounts From Partner Organizations
For a limited time, WEF’s Young Professional members can join Engineers Without Borders – USA (EWB-USA) for a discounted rate.
Public Communications
New Brochure and Bill Stuffer With a Powerful Message
WEF believes that what goes into the water environment starts with personal product choices and proper disposal practices. This timely brochure, "Drug-Free Drains," promotes a powerful educational message that customers won't forget or ignore.
Reach Spanish and English Speakers With One Bill Stuffer
"Fat-Free Sewers: How to Prevent Fats, Oils, and Greases from Damaging Your Home and the Environment" is now available as a bilingual bill stuffer! Utilities serving large numbers of Spanish-and-English speaking customers can educate both communities about FOG with one bill stuffer.
Free Bill Stuffers and Door Hangers for Water Is Life, and Infrastructure Makes It Happen™
Eye-catching graphics and compelling slogans for bill stuffers and door hangers are free, downloadable and customizable through the Water Is Life, and Infrastructure Makes It Happen™ education program. Visit www.WaterIsLife.net, and click on the “Toolkit” tab.
Publications
Eckenfelder’s Industrial Water Quality Huge Hit at WEFTEC
The new edition of Industrial Water Quality was a bestseller at WEFTEC.08 in Chicago. The authors were signing copies at the WEF Press reception, but if you did not pick up a copy, you can order online now.
New Industrial Manual of Practice Available
Another bestseller at WEFTEC.08, Manual of Practice FD-3, 3rd Edition, was prepared by the Industrial Wastewater Management, Treatment, and Disposal Task Force of WEF’s Technical Practice Committee using the established consensus procedure that is the “gold standard” in the wastewater industry.
Members save on books.
Training & Certification
WEF Training CD-ROM Courses for $99
CD-ROM courses for Solids Handling and Activated Sludge Process Control are still on sale for $99 each. WEF members can purchase the accompanying training manuals for $50 each.
Study for the Certification Exam With WEF/ABC Guides
Order your copies of the most popular training guides on the market. The WEF/ABC line covers Wastewater Operators, Collection Systems Operators, and Laboratory Analysts.
Members save on study guides.
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