WEFTEC 2020

WASHINGTON (June 12, 2012) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new framework to help local governments meet their Clean Water Act obligations.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (June 16, 2012) – One in eight people—884 million worldwide—lacks access to safe water. Because of this, 1.8 million children die each year from diseases caused by unclean water and poor sanitation.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden (June 21, 2012) – In response to rapid growth in Panama, Xylem has opened a new sales and service office to provide greater customer support to the developing Latin American market. For Xylem, a global water technology company focused on addressing the world’s water issues, this expansion in Latin America reflects the company’s commitment to expansion within emerging markets.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – More than 30 global experts convened to discuss a vision for future energy performance and a plan to help wastewater utilities become net energy producers at the Water Environment Federation’s (WEF) Residuals and Biosolids 2012: Advancing Residuals Management: Technologies and Applications conference that was held in Raleigh, NC.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Mar. 5)

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Feb. 28, 2012) — Water Environment Federation (WEF) Executive Director Jeff Eger joined with other industry leaders on Capitol Hill to urge members of the U.S. House of Representatives to pass new legislation that would fund water infrastructure needs.