WWEMA Blog

  1. Small Private Utilities Are Looking For Standardization Of Water And Wastewater Solutions 2/20/2020

    The traditional method of bringing water and wastewater solutions to a growing community or sprawling commercial or home development has been via municipal or county government funds to build the infrastructure of networks and systems.

  2. Congress Ends The Year With A Splash 12/20/2019

    Congress ended 2019 with a splash, culminating in a budget for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY-20), House passage of the U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) on trade, and impeachment of the President of the United States.

  3. WWEMA Window: I Am Thankful For Water 12/3/2019

    Having recently celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday, it is an opportune time to step back, take a deep breath, and consider all that we have to be thankful for. Whether it is family, friends, health, pets, or opportunities, each of us has something for which we are grateful.

  4. WWEMA Window: WEFTEC 2019 From A Manufacturer Representative's Perspective 10/15/2019

    Many in our profession have recently returned from WEFTEC 2019, which was held in Chicago, IL, September 22 to 25, 2019. That week is one of the busiest weeks for manufacturer’s representatives, with the hosting of visiting clients to meet with various principals, principal training sessions, and time spent at the principals’ booths. WEFTEC gives us the opportunity to meet with key personnel from those principals who exhibit at WEFTEC (our firm had about 20 of our principals exhibiting) and to walk the exhibit floor to see if there are any new potential lines that we should secure. There is also a wealth of technical presentations for us to attend to keep abreast of the latest technology, regulatory, and government issues.

  5. WWEMA Window: The Importance Of Character 8/15/2019

    When we talk about what’s important in this industry (or our lives, for that matter), several things come to mind — money, for one, can be a dominant stressor, whether that’s from increasing costs or pressures on profitability. Maintaining and adding talent is also problematic. Skills and hiring have reached a critical point.

  6. WWEMA Window: In Memory Of Bridget O'Grady (7/11/1949 – 7/9/2019) 7/16/2019

    This month I would like to celebrate and honor a dear colleague and friend who recently lost a short but heroic battle with cancer. Bridget O’Grady was just two days shy of her 70th birthday — the date that she had set for retirement. What makes Bridget remarkable is that much of her life and career was dedicated to making drinking water safe and secure for all of us; and she worked to the end to make that a reality.

  7. Septic's Consequences — The Embodiment Of Unnatural Disasters 7/1/2019

    While septic systems are a viable and undeniably popular choice for wastewater treatment, they are ultimately only as reliable as their upkeep. Can we trust the technology and the human element to protect our waterways from pollution, or is it time to search for better solutions?

  8. The Role Of Technology Providers In Collaborative Delivery Projects: What Value Do They Bring To The Table? 6/3/2019

    Back in April I had the opportunity to attend the Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference in Cincinnati. I am a regular attendee of this conference, and this year I gladly noticed clear growth with respect to previous years.

  9. WWEMA Window: Investing In Associations 5/24/2019

    This is not a shameless plug about joining an association. One of the key topics over the last decade at the Water and Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWEMA) and our affiliated organizations has been recruiting volunteers and getting membership stabilized.

  10. WWEMA Window: Service — More Than Just Parts And Spares 3/20/2019

    As an industry we continue to navigate the paradox that consumers of our product often take its value for granted.  Producing clean water is no small endeavor.  Whether it be the plant design, technology selection, treatment plant construction, or maintaining successful operation, each step is dependent on the others to achieve success.