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1. SWAN Appoints Three New Council Members To Further Leverage Strategic Thought Leadership In The Smart Water Sector
   12/19/2018

   The Smart Water Networks Forum (SWAN) is pleased to announce the addition of three, visionary smart water leaders to its Executive Council.

2. EPA Awards California $187M For Drinking Water And Wastewater Projects
   12/19/2018

   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded more than $187.3M to California for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements.

3. EPA Awards Nevada $20.8M For Drinking Water And Wastewater Projects
   12/18/2018

   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded more than $20.8M to Nevada for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements.

4. EPA Awards Arizona $30.8M For Drinking Water And Wastewater Projects
   12/18/2018

   The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded more than $30.8M to Arizona for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure improvements.

5. Hundreds Cheer New WOTUS Proposal In Tennessee
   12/18/2018

   Four hundred Tennessee farmers, ranchers, small business owners and other stakeholders came to the Wilson County Exposition Center in Lebanon Tennessee on Wednesday morning to hear Acting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler highlight the new Trump Administration proposal redefining the “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) -- and they were happy with what they heard.

6. Toyobo’s Hollow Fiber Forward Osmosis Membrane Adopted At Danish Osmotic Power Plant
   12/17/2018

   Hollow fiber forward osmosis (FO) membranes manufactured by Toyobo Co., Ltd. have been adopted at a first of its kind osmotic power plant in Denmark. The pilot plant is operated by Danish venture firm SaltPower ApS with support from industrial machinery maker Danfoss A/S and engineering firm Semco Maritime A/S.

7. Fatberg-Fighting Project Extended To Dundee And Cupar
   12/15/2018

   Food businesses in Dundee and Cupar are helping Scottish Water to detox and cleanse sewers.

8. FSIP Pump Design With The xLC Stator Adjustment Unit Permits Situation-Specific Adaptation
   12/15/2018

   An existing pump, which conveyed thick sludge to an intermediate tank, showed a high level of wear due to the abrasive medium. The wastewater treatment plant decided to replace it with a unit that is more robust and easier to maintain.

9. Elena Smith Named 2018 WWEMA/W&WD Scholarship Winner
   12/15/2018

   The Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA) and Water & Wastes Digest (W&WD) announced the 2018 WWEMA/W&WD Scholarship Award winner at WWEMA’s 110th Annual Meeting in Manalapan (West Palm Beach), Florida in November.

10. HDR’s Dan Sampson Wins Best Overall Paper Award At International Water Conference
    12/15/2018

    Dan Sampson, principal technical consultant for HDR, won the inaugural Best Overall Paper Award at the International Water Conference. The award was presented in Scottsdale, Arizona, during the recent annual conference.