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Doubletree Hotel
Thursday, November 19 at 8:30am
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2009 Annual ConferenceCreated about a month ago
YP Tour of Fresh Pond ReservationCreated about 3 months ago
New England Water Works Association Be sure to visit the NEWWA page and read the most recent note - President Chris Woodcock's speech (excerpt) from this year's annual conference. If you don't know what it means to be a water works professional, you will after reading this. Thanks Chris.
The following is an excerpt from President Chris Woodcock's speech he made at the NEWWA Annual Conference in September 2009. This will also be published in the Winter 2010 issue of The Source member newsletter...
New England Water Works Association
NEWWA's Program Committee is currently working on the 2010 Spring Conference
program. For the last couple of years there has been a specific session for
the Young Professionals to present a project that they have worked on or an
interesting topic/idea relating to the water works profession. The presentations are
judge...d by a small committee, which selects a winner, who wins a registration for the AWWA Annual
Conference and Exposition to compete in the “Fresh Ideas Poster
Session." Currently
the Program Committee does not have enough abstracts to fill one session, and needs a few more. If you or anyone you know is interested please let
Margaret McCarthy know at mccarthy@wseinc.com.
Abstracts should be submitted to NEWWA at the attached link and are needed as soon as possible.Read More
program. For the last couple of years there has been a specific session for
the Young Professionals to present a project that they have worked on or an
interesting topic/idea relating to the water works profession. The presentations are
judge...d by a small committee, which selects a winner, who wins a registration for the AWWA Annual
Conference and Exposition to compete in the “Fresh Ideas Poster
Session." Currently
the Program Committee does not have enough abstracts to fill one session, and needs a few more. If you or anyone you know is interested please let
Margaret McCarthy know at mccarthy@wseinc.com.
Abstracts should be submitted to NEWWA at the attached link and are needed as soon as possible.Read More
Source: www.newwa.org
The New England Water Works Association is the region's largest professional organization of water supply professionals and serves as a key resource for more than 2,800 members.
New England Water Works Association Link to the WBZ I Team report on Arsenic in PRIVATE wells. However, this may still confuse some people who are on municipal supplies. Utilities may receive inquiries from people. Reference your CCR regarding all arsenic testing you conduct.
Source: wbztv.com
Arsenic and uranium are toxic chemicals that can cause serious illnesses like heart disease and cancer. They are just about the last thing any family would want to find in their drinking water.
New England Water Works Association The WBZ (Channel 4, Boston) I Team is doing an investigative report tomorrow (Monday, November 2) on "poisons in your tap water" at 11:00a.m. The teaser does not specify if they are referencing municipal supplies or private wells, but just a heads up to utilities who may receive phone calls. The teaser also references "rat poison" and cancer...will post the link when it is available online.
New England Water Works Association nominees guidance for our 2010 Board of Directors election is now posted. Deadline is April 1...so start thinking now if you want to step up your participation in NEWWA!
Source: www.newwa.org
The New England Water Works Association is the region's largest professional organization of water supply professionals and serves as a key resource for more than 2,800 members.
New England Water Works Association awarded $17,000 in scholarships in 2009 - congratulations to all the winners! In need of some money for school? Our 2010 deadline is April 1. Visit our scholarships page for full information and to download the application form.
Source: www.newwa.org
- In memory of Francix X. Crowley, who made a large contribution to NEWWA. Awards $3,000 to a civil or environmental engineering, or business management student.
New England Water Works Association wanted to share a great video produced by AWWA that talks about the history of the association as well as drinking water treatment in the U.S. Be proud of what you do!
Source: www.awwa.org
The Boer War was raging in South Africa. The exploits of the Apache medicine man Geronimo in the Southwest forced the US and Mexican governments to commit 8,000 troops to ferret him out of his mountain stronghold. ...
New England Water Works Association is establishing a Social Networking Committee and is looking for members! The committee will work to enhance NEWWA's online presence and educate members on all things social media. 90 percent of meetings will be virtual...we want YOU! Contact Kirsten King at kking@newwa.org if interested in joining!
New England Water Works Association Sustainability, climate change, drinking water operator certification, and drinking water protection are all topics that will be covered at this year's November Monthly Membership Meeting and vendor displays. Keep up on timely topics, network with peers, and learn something! Join us, we'd love to have you!
A half day of great topics, and 2 TCHs!
Time:8:30AM Thursday, November 19th
Location:Doubletree Hotel
New England Water Works Association is currently presenting at the Region I RMSO meeting in SCRANTON.
New England Water Works Association More than 300 water professionals gathered for NEWWA's 128th Annual Conference from September 20-23, 2009.
New England Water Works Association would like to thank everyone who made this year's annual conference a success. Lots of pictures to come soon!
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