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Army Corps of Engineers Mulls PPPs for Infrastructure

adminJuly 7, 2014June 7, 20160

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is beginning to explore the use of public-private partnerships to repair the nation’s aging infrastructure due to provisions in the new Water Resources Reform and Development Act.

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Chicago to Host International Water Summit

adminJuly 7, 20140

On July 21, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and World Business Chicago (WBC), with support from the City of Chicago, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and Chicago Sisters Cities International, will jointly present Chicago Water Summit 2014.

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Carlsbad Desal: Construction Progresses, But Critics Remain Skeptical

adminJune 30, 20140

Construction is moving forward in Carlsbad, Calif., on the nation?s largest ocean desalination plant. The $1 billion project plans to provide 50 million gallons of drinking water a day for San Diego County when it opens in 2016.

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PPI Honors Annual Industry Award Recipients

adminJune 30, 20140

During its annual meeting, May 4-7 in Palm Springs, Calif., the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) honored four individual members and five member-company projects. Winners were recognized for exceptional service and significant achievements involving the use of plastic pipe.

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WEF Promotes Pamela Henry to Deputy Executive Director

adminJune 23, 20140

Pamela Henry has been promoted to the position of deputy executive director of the Water Environment Federation (WEF). She has been with WEF for more than 25 years and is a seasoned leader who will oversee a number of key organizational programs.

ACE14 Draws More Than 11,000 Attendees to Boston

adminJune 16, 2014June 2, 20160

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) held its Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE14) in Boston, Mass., June 8-11. The conference once again showcased some of the most innovative technology in the water utility industry to the more than 11,000 attendees.

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Water Research Foundation Honors 2014 Research Innovation Awards at ACE14

adminJune 15, 2014July 8, 20160

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) announced the renaming of its Research Innovation Award in honor of Dr. Pankaj Parekh, an advocate for ensuring safe drinking water to protect public health. The winners were honored at ACE14 in Boston last week.

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Neptune Announces New Connected Utility Partnerships

adminJune 15, 20140

Neptune Technology Group Inc., has announced it has joined the Cityworks Partner Network as a Strategic Development Partner. In addition, iWater, Inc., Clevest and Continental Utility Solutions, Inc. (CUSI) have joined Neptune?s Connected Utility Partnership Program.

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Singapore International Water Week Creates Global Platform for Water Professionals

adminJune 15, 20140

Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), held June 1-5, attracted more than 20,000 participants from 118 countries/regions spanning the government, international organizations, industry, and academia sectors.

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WIFIA Approved with President’s Signing of WRRDA

adminJune 11, 20140

President Obama has signed into law the Water Resources and Reform Development Act, which includes the new Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Authority. Supported by AWWA and other water organizations, WIFIA is a new finance tool to help communities address essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects