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WEF makes senior appointment
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has appointed Amanda J Waters to the position of government affairs counsel.
Flood control at IFAT
Flood control is once again a central theme of IFAT, with one of the event’s core sections featuring pumps, fittings and other products, systems and services for wastewater and sewage management.
Sykes Pumps unveils new bio-diesel pump
Pump hire specialist Sykes Pumps has introduced a new energy efficient, 6 inch pump unit which houses a Lister engine running on 100% bio-diesel (B100).
WEFTEC 2012: registration opens
Registration and housing are now open for WEFTEC 2012, the Water Environment Federation’s 85th annual technical exhibition and conference that takes place 29 September–3 October 2012 at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
WEF urges new water legislation
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) executive director Jeff Eger along with other industry leaders has urge members of the US House of Representatives to pass new legislation that would fund water infrastructure needs.

Research Trends

Control of acid mine drainage using flue gas desulfurisation sludge cap with coal combustion residues
The long-term physical and chemical effects of using coal-combustion residues (CCRs), in particular fixated flue gas desulfurisation (FGD) sludge, have been monitored as a major component in the reclamation of a pyritic refuse deposit. This was undertaken to determine the consequences of placing these controversial materials in an unrestricted environment.
Effects of anthropogenic inputs on organic quality of urbanised streams
Dissolved organic carbon is examined in streams with varying anthropogenic influences, using a technique to determine organic quality with and without upstream wastewater treatment plant inputs. Effluent-derived organics can persist for a long way downstream of discharge points.
Radioactive wastewater purification using titanosilicate materials
This study reviews the literature on the uptake of radiocations on titanosilicate materials, in particular the influence of physicochemical parameters on uptake. The use of titanosilicates is found to be beneficial as cleaning agents for radioactive effluents.
Replacement predictions for drinking water networks through historical data
This study uses historical data from more than 100 years to predict the future replacement needs for drinking water distribution networks. The historical data provide a reliable prediction, and the data fit well with commonly used lifetime distribution curves.
Possible impacts of floods and droughts on water quality
This paper reviews changes in water quality, with all its consequences, during selected recent extreme hydrological situations in the Czech Republic.

Webinars

What does the future hold for renewable energy in the Middle East?
We are pleased to announce a new webinar from Renewable Energy Focus in association with the World Future Energy Summit, which addresses the future for renewable energy in the Middle East.
Filtration+Separation Webinar with Elmarco Inc.
The new Filtration+Separation webinar, in association with Elmarco, is free to access. Looking at nanofibers, the webinar will look at the nanofiber formation process, the benefits of nanofibers and the most suitable markets for their use.

Podcasts

July/August issue of Filtration+Separation
Mark Holmes introduces the July/August issue of Filtration+Separation.
Podcast introducing the new issue of Desalination
Claire Young introduces the latest issue of Desalination magazine, the biannual supplement to Filtration + Separation and sister publication, World Pumps.
Ofwat's Final Determination
Claire Young presents an overview of Ofwat's Final Determination process and what it means to you, the customer.
Editorial podcast - 15th January 2010
Claire Young presents a round-up of this weeks news from Working with Water

Features

SWRO desalination: Long-term solution for water shortages
Drought in Barcelona was forcing the government to transport water into the city. To provide a long-term solution, the Llobregat Desalination Plant was commissioned and built within two years. The success of this endeavor was marked with the award of the 2010 Global Water Intelligence Desalination Plant of the Year.
Ensuring the future of US drinking water supplies
The future availability and quality of drinking water are, undoubtedly, the most pressing issues for the US government, as predictions of climate change point to increasing pressures on procurement and supply. Norrie Hunter investigates what the US national and local governments, together with the US EPA are doing to ensure the volume and integrity of the nation’s drinking water is maintained and improved.
Powering industry with recycled water Powering industry with recycled water
After six years of well below average rainfall, South East Queensland was in the grip of the worst drought in the state’s recorded history. A rapidly expanding population placed an unprecedented demand on the dwindling water supplies. In response, the Western Corridor Recycled Water Project began diversifying the region’s water sources by providing a new source of pure water to power stations.
Securing sustainable water resources with off-creek storage
The Clarence Valley Coffs Harbour Regional Water Supply project in Northern New South Wales, Australia, was developed to provide a sustainable, secure water resource beyond the year 2046. The $99.35 million Shannon Creek Storage component featured innovations in planning, design and construction to address environmental and engineering issues, which enabled the project to be delivered on time and within budget.

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