For Immediate Release

March 30, 2004

Contact: Lori Burkhammer
1(703) 684-2400

ONLINE REGISTRATION AND HOUSING OPENS FOR WEFTEC.04®

Attendees Encouraged to Register Early for the "Water Quality Event"

(Alexandria, VA) - The Water Environment Federation (WEF) announces the opening of online registration and housing for WEFTEC.04®, the Federation's 77th Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference. This year's conference will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, October 2-6 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Exhibitor registration is scheduled to open in June 2004.

WEFTEC.04® is one of the most powerful water quality events of the year and offers unparalleled educational and training opportunities. Abstract submission increased 35% from previous years, permitting a higher level of selectivity and adding value to the already reputable program. This year's conference features 90 technical sessions and over 20 conference workshops on a wide range of critical water quality topics including: water reuse/recycling, residuals and biosolids, utility management, membrane technology, and security, among others.

Water and wastewater professionals can design their own learning experience, network with other professionals from around the world, and visit the WEFTEC® Exhibition, one of the largest gatherings of water and wastewater products and services in the world with over 800 exhibiting companies.

Attendees are encouraged to register early and save up to $200. For complete event and registration details, visit www.weftec.org.

Founded in 1928, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization with members from varied disciplines who work toward the WEF vision of preservation and enhancement of the global water environment. The WEF network includes water quality professionals from 79 Member Associations in over 30 countries.