AWWA Webcast Explores Science Behind Nanotechnology

Denver, CO – Water professionals will explore the exciting science of nanotechnology during an American Water Works Association (AWWA) webcast beginning at 1 p.m. EDT, July 23.

The webcast will cover the applications of nanotechnology within the water sector, and its implications on treatment, sustainability, public health and safety. Working at an atomic level, nanotechnology can improve membrane technology, adsorption processes and the development of compounds that selectively extract toxic substances.

Webcast presenters will include:

• Nora Savage, Ph.D., Environmental Engineer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development, National Center for Environmental Research
• Eric Hoek, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Henry Samueli Chair, University of Los Angeles, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, California NanoSystems Institute, and Water Technology Research Center
• Bob Burk, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, NanoH2O, Inc.

For more information on the webcast and registration details, go to http://www.awwa.org/education/webcasts.

About AWWA
AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest organization of water professionals in the world. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the entire water community. Through our collective strength we become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.

SOURCE: AWWA