Words On Water

A WEF Strategic Goal is to lead the transformation to the Circular Water Economy. Veolia is embracing the challenge of water reuse as it addresses the critical issue of water scarcity. Listen as we talk with Karine Rougé, Chief Executive Officer of Municipal Water Services and Karin Hamel, President and CEO of the Sustainable Industries & Buildings Division.

As global demand for cloud computing, AI, and digital entertainment increases, so does the need for data centers. But expansion brings environmental challenges regarding water use. Listen as we discuss data center water management strategies with AECOM’s Senior Wastewater Engineer, Rachel Hanson and Global Industrial Water Practice Lead, Lucy Pugh.

The Industrial Water Solutions Conference in June is co-hosted by WateReuse and WEF. Anthony Zamarro, Principal Environmental Engineer at CDM Smith, is a leader in the MBR field. Listen how industry is incorporating MBRs to meet Circular Water Economy goals.

The NH6000sc Ammonia Analyzer is a new option for monitoring levels. Listen to Wastewater Applications Development Manager, Adam Jennings, about why it’s different from other monitors.

Marcos Quintero is inspirational. He is the recipient of the 2023 and 2024 Operator Scholarship. Listen how we went from a custodian, to a college degree, and a wastewater supervisor.

Marco Quintero’s story is inspirational. Listen as the 23-24 winner shares how the scholarship helped pave the way from janitor to college graduate to supervisor.

The WEF/AWWA Young Professionals (YP) Summit is the premier water and wastewater industry workshop for young professionals. Vice Chairman, Haley Goddard, tells us why attending the YP Summit was on her bucket list.

Hach is introducing new innovations to the water sector. Kwesi Kwapong, Municipal Market Manager, discusses how these new products make monitoring easier for water facilities.

Waters Corporation provides lab equipment, supplies and software for scientists across the world. Utilities and municipalities are turning to companies, like Waters Corporation, for guidance on complying to new EPA standards for PFAS testing. Listen as we discuss more about the support Waters is providing the water sector.

WEF is committed to environmental stewardship. WEF’s Stephanie Jones, Managing Director, Professional Development and Event Strategy, discusses what attendees can do to support sustainability at WEFTEC 2024.