Public Health
Today's water industry operates complex treatment, collection, and distribution systems to protect public and ecological health, and using the data that can be collected through smart water technologies gives us unforeseen value as utilities work to address complex public health issues.
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The latest public health articles, videos, and other content from throughout the organization and across the water sector.
U.S. EPA Proposes Drinking Water Regulations for PFAS
On March 14, 2023, the U.S. EPA proposed a National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) to establish legally enforceable Maximum Contamination Levels (MCLs) ...
Continue ReadingHear from the WEF Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Andrew Sanderson, MD, MPH of Howard University, discusses the connection between public health, environmental justice, and the water sector.
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Words On Water #232: Tim Gerdes on Role of Wire Cloth and Mesh Screens
🎧 In this podcast episode of Words on Water #232, Tim Gerdes with Haver & Boecker talks about the filtration of micro plastics and the future of wire cloth and ...
Continue ReadingThe Unique Stormwater System in New Orleans
WEFTEC was proud to be back in New Orleans with its distinctive topography and unique water challenges.
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Wastewater SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Testing with ddPCR Technology
*Sponsored Content* By Bio-Rad -- Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR) technology takes wastewater testing to the next level with the sensitivity and precision needed to ...
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The featured resources below are just a sample of everything WEF has to offer. Search our entire website and technical resource database for more.
Access Water
In search of all WEF content related to public health? Look no further than Accesswater.org, WEF's digital library of conference papers, WE&T Magazine articles, digital books, fact sheets, conference proceedings, and technical reports.
Odors & Air Pullutants 2023
Join us in Charlotte, NC., to experience a robust program highlighting continued advances in the ordors and air pollutants sector. Hear from professionals as they highlight new technologies, successful innovations, and current best practices.
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