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Time is running out for MS4 permittees in the U.S. to contribute to the Water Environment Federation WEF Stormwater Institute’s 2020 MS4 Needs Assessment Survey.
Online volunteers digitize millions of historic precipitation measurements from the United Kingdom
Murder in the Primary by John Seldon is the first mystery novel set at a water resource recovery facility
During these challenging times, we want to be clear about what we know about coronavirus and water treatment. The obligations of the drinking water and wastewater treatment sector to the public and our workforce is not put on hold when new contaminants entering our systems come with unknowns. We follow the best science available and make decisions to protect public and occupational health.
As the world adapts to dealing with coronavirus — social distancing, working from home, and self-quarantining if ill — the perceived hoarding and scarcity of toilet paper has emerged almost as a joke. But, if people start flushing unsuitable materials, the results will be anything but funny.
WEF is seeking presentation abstracts for the Stormwater Pavilion at WEFTEC 2020. Submit by April 22.
WEF is taking steps to help ensure the health and safety of our members, staff, and the community as well as seeking alternate avenues to provide the educational content and expertise you need. Watch video messages from WEF President Jackie Jarrell and WEF Executive Director Walt Marlowe.
An online map enables Pittsburgh citizens to follow wastewater flow from any address to the city’s largest WRRF.
According to a new study from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Reed College researchers, city-dwellers value green infrastructure as a worthwhile approach to flood management and water quality improvement — and are willing to donate time and money to support it.
During the last week of January, the City of Phoenix Water Services Department embarked on a new, stormwater-focused public awareness campaign.