JWC Environmental (JWC) has been awarded the Innovative Technology Award by the Water and Environment Federation (WEF) for its Wipes Ready Technologies. This advanced sewage grinder technology, available exclusively on the company’s Muffin Monster and Channel Monster products, is helping wastewater professionals worldwide combat the problems caused by disposable wipes.

GE Water & Process Technologies’ Jon Freedman was recently appointed to serve on the board of directors for the WateReuse Association, an international organization headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and recognized as a thought leader on alternative water supply development.

Freedman has extensive experience in government affairs and water policy. His appointment to the board took effect in July, and he will serve for a two-year term.