Nutrient Removal ARTICLES BY KEVIN WESTERLING

1. 10 Water-Tech Winners From WEFTEC 2017 10/25/2017

   For the second straight year, the Water Environment Federation Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) came to McCormick Place in Chicago, returning also to the city which launched WEFTEC 90 years ago. As always, it was a showcase of the latest technologies and ideas available in the water/wastewater industry, but each show also has its own "feel" that reflects the times.

2. What Now? EPA Priorities In The Trump Era 4/25/2017

   The U.S. EPA has a job to do despite having its financial and human resources trimmed by the new presidential administration. Three U.S. EPA Office of Water directors, presenting at the 2017 Water & Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA) Washington Forum, laid out action plans for addressing the nation's most pressing water-quality threats in a manner that can (or must) achieve results efficiently.

3. Superpower Of Water Research Takes Flight 6/3/2016

   While two longstanding water research groups are discontinued, from them a bigger and better organization emerges. Get to know the changing face of water research through this Q&A with Melissa Meeker, CEO of the Water Environment & Reuse Foundation.

4. The Chicago Way: Windy City Water Boss Addresses Top Threats, Solutions 1/5/2016

   In many ways, Chicago is a tough act to follow — a world-class city of both great renown and infamy. The latter may engender thoughts of mobsters and political machinations, but when it comes to water, ‘the Chicago way’ is a model of achievement and leadership to be admired.

5. Energy Drivers: 5 Keys To WWTP Electrical Consumption 12/11/2015

   Data from the state of New York reveal the factors that have increased or mitigated on-grid energy consumption at wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) over the past 10 years, including the one mandate pushing demand higher.

6. 10 Exciting Technologies From WEFTEC 10/26/2015

   Judging by WEFTEC 2015, the water industry is on a roll.

7. 5 On 5: Water Leaders Address Key Industry Challenges 10/13/2015

   At a recent panel event, five of the top utility professionals in North America tackled five hot topics in water and wastewater.

8. Utilities In Search Of Direction, Look No Further 8/31/2015

   The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is harnessing both natural resources and human drive to lead an energy surge in the water sector. WEF President Ed McCormick discusses where the industry is headed and how utilities can stay ahead of the curve.

9. 5 Tips For Sustainable Wastewater Operations 7/23/2015

   When you think of mavens in the wastewater industry, David St. Pierre has to be near the top of the list.

10. New Drinking Water Regulations Sought For Algal Toxins 9/23/2014

    Excess nutrients, blue-green algae (cyanobacteria), and cyanotoxins have long been a problem for wastewater treatment plants — many states regulate nutrient levels in discharged water — but now drinking water plants are being eyed for regulation as well.