Biosolids Resource Recovery
Through biosolids management, solid residue from wastewater treatment is processed to reduce or eliminate pathogens and minimize odors, forming a safe, beneficial agricultural product. Biosolids are carefully monitored and must be used in accordance with regulatory requirements.
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Continue ReadingWEFTEC 2023 Exceeds Expectations
This year’s WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference, lived up to its reputation as the water sector's leading marketplace for ...
Continue ReadingReclaiming Resources in the Second City
Since 2016, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) has operated the world’s largest nutrient recovery facility at the Stickney Water ...
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Water Environment Federation Announces 2023 Award Honorees
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2023 WEF Awards. This year's awards showcase outstanding contributions to the ...
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Water Utilities Recognized as Industry and Community Leaders in Solving Water Challenges
The Utility of the Future Today program is pleased to recognize 47 water utilities that are benefiting their communities and inspiring the water sector through ...
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Breaking Linear Boundaries
2023-2024 WEF President Aimeé Killeen shares her Viewpoint on how WEF’s Circular Water Economy Summit brought together visionaries and innovators to plot a ...
Continue ReadingFeatured Biosolids Resources
The featured resources below are just a sample of everything WEF has to offer. Search our entire website and technical resource database for more.
Biosolids National Convening
Get the results of this strategic conversation among biosolids practitioners and experts on how to prepare for the future, position programs to address current and emerging challenges, and take advantage of opportunities.
Biosolids Communication Toolkit
This comprehensive toolkit is a resource for communicating about biosolids in ways that are factual, science-based, and easily understandable by those who might be hearing about biosolids for the first time.
PFAS Cost Analysis Technical Report
This technical report, Cost Analysis of the Impacts on Municipal Utilities and Biosolids Management to Address PFAS Contamination, examines the effects of PFAS policies and regulations on municipal utilities and biosolids management entities.
Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals II
Subtitled, Solids Handling and Support Systems, this resource covers all aspects of solids handling and support systems and helps operators prepare for the first three levels of certification examinations.
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RESIDUALS AND BIOSOLIDS COMMUNITY (RBC)
The RBC develops and promotes cost-effective practices and policies in biosolids and energy technologies associated with municipal, agricultural, and industrial wastewater residuals for the protection of the environment. RBC advances the industry through recruiting, mentoring, and developing the residuals and biosolids profession.
Join RBCAIR QUALITY AND ODOR CONTROL COMMUNITY
This community shall develop, recommend, and conduct programs to promote general improvement in reducing air quality and odor emissions impacts related to water quality, biosolids handling, treatment and disposal, and wastewater treatment and collection.
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