WWEMA Blog

91. Step One In Regulating Pollutants: Assess Whether It Is Technologically Achievable 8/28/2013

    Each state is on its own with regard to nutrient standards, and even within each state, localities are developing their own standards.  The permit writers at a given office can have differing interpretations of the permit guidelines and how to write them based off the technology they have been presented. This leads to a very fragmented and diverse spectrum of standards, from the unachievable to the immeasurable.

92. WWEMA Window: Smart Procurement — Investing More To Pay Less 5/6/2013

    We are taught early on that changing your car’s oil on a regular basis is one of the best investments you can make to keep it running well, avoid costly engine failure, and achieve its life expectancy.  Thank goodness today’s cars come equipped with a nice indicator light reminding me of when the next checkup is due. By Dawn Kristof Champney, WWEMA President

93. WWEMA Window: The Coming Innovation Revolution 4/9/2013

    Many of us “old timers” have been involved in innovative technology for many years, but I see more innovation going on now more than ever. We are looking at a “wave of new” that has the potential to change the face of how we do things, and it's coming at the right time because we face unprecedented challenges. How do we meet these challenges, come up with the “new,” and still meet the needs of regulators, utilities, and every American?

94. WWEMA Window: Managing A High-Risk Treatment Change With Monitoring And Control 3/11/2013

    As utilities face compliance deadlines under the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (DBPR), some are forced to consider alternative treatments. Choosing the right alternative treatment depends on its effectiveness, the cost and complexity of implementation and operation, and the potential for the chosen treatment to cause additional problems in the system. By Katy Guthrie, Hach Company

95. WWEMA Window: Reducing Emerging Contaminants In The Water Cycle By Advanced Oxidation Processes (AOP) 2/4/2013

    Due to the development of analytical methods and instruments in the past few years, pollutants which had not been detectable in our drinking water sources have now become visible. They are anthropogenic and persistent substances in the water cycle, which conventional treatment methods are not able to remove. Efficient barriers, particularly for shortened recycle loops for potable water production, are needed. By Ron Port, Xylem Inc.

     

96. WWEMA Window: It's Not Too Late To Innovate 1/17/2013

    At the risk of dating myself, it was 30 years ago when I attended a three-day workshop sponsored by the American Public Works Association Research Foundation to define the role of the federal government and the private sector in solving municipal environmental challenges. By Dawn Kristof Champney, WWEMA President

97. WWEMA Window: Beware Of 'Taxmageddon' 10/10/2012

    Uncertainty is never good for any market or economy, and the water and wastewater industry is no exception. The tenuous status of the current U.S. tax rates and whether they will be allowed to expire at the end of this calendar year should be sounding alarms throughout our industry. Unless the President and Congress enact tax extender legislation to maintain the current rates, we will be facing as a nation what many people are calling “Taxmageddon” and its uncertain fallout. By Frank J. Rebori, President, Smith & Loveless, Inc.

98. WWEMA Window: Market Indicators Survey Reflects Depressed Sales, High Hopes 9/12/2012

    Water and wastewater equipment manufacturers have had a tough year, but as a whole, they remain optimistic about their prospects for growth in the coming months. In August, the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA) conducted a Market Indicators Survey to gauge members’ experiences over the past 12 months and their expectations for the next 12 months in eight key categories.

99. WWEMA Window: Why Gamble On The Future? SHAPE IT! 8/6/2012

    Why Gamble on the Future? SHAPE IT! is this year’s theme for the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association’s 2012 Annual Meeting, being held November 1 to 3, 2012, in Las Vegas, NV. With the future of the industry continuing to face uncertainties, the members-only program will include motivational speakers, industry professionals, and local government representatives who are currently engaged in shaping the future.

100. WWEMA Window: Learning From The Best 7/10/2012

     There are many aspects of the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA) that make it an attractive association that businesses in the water industry should want to join. But there are some aspects about WWEMA that don’t get much publicity that I believe add tremendous value. One of these is the Finance & Contracts Administration Council. By Brian L Harrell, Financial Controller, Hydro International