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.
Revolutionizing Wastewater Management in Four Cities Through Water Mixing
*Sponsored Content* Kasco HydraForce Lift Station Agitators break up layers of F.O.G. (fat, oil, and grease), reduce odor, and prevent corrosion and blockages. ...
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Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey Film to Launch on Earth Day 2024
A powerful new film exploring humanity’s profound relationship with water launches on Earth Day, 22 April, 2024, in New York City.
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Updated: WEF Responds to U.S. EPA PFAS Rules
On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released the final rule for a Safe Drinking Water Act Maximum Contaminant Limit (MCL) regulation ...
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Hydrologist Taikan Oki Becomes 2024 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate
Based on his world-renowned research on the virtual water trade, digital river mapping, and inclusion of human activity in the water cycle – Taikan Oki has won the ...
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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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Public Communication and Outreach Community (PCOC)
This community develops and supports comprehensive education and outreach directed at WEF members and the general public.
PCOC is charged to develop/support education and outreach for WEF members, the public, media, and public policymakers to encourage informed decision-making on economic, environmental, public health, operating, and social policy issues associated with the water environment.
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WEF is a source of high-quality technical resources featuring the latest research, news, and education. WEF's members and other credible resources have created and compiled this information into the Practice Area groupings listed in the dropdown menu.
