Water Professionals convene at AWWA workshop.
Press Release Summary:
On Jan 27-29, 200 leaders from water industry will gather in Albuquerque, NM to explore contaminant identification and treatment technology at AWWA 2008 Inorganic Contaminants Workshop. Water quality, research, and treatment professionals will discuss emerging contaminants, techniques for treatment and analysis, new challenges, and risk assessment. Over 40 presentations will cover nitrate and perchlorate, radionuclides, residuals, arsenic, iron, manganese, and more.
Original Press Release:
Water Professionals Convene at AWWA Workshop to Study Inorganic Contaminants
(DENVER) - More than 200 leaders from the water industry will gather in Albuquerque, New Mexico, January 27-29 to explore contaminant identification and treatment technology at the American Water Works Association's (AWWA) 2008 Inorganic Contaminants Workshop.
The workshop features three days of seminars and presentations by leading experts in the area of inorganic contaminants. Water quality, research, and treatment professionals will attend to discuss the latest on emerging contaminants, new techniques for treatment and analysis, new challenges and risk assessment. Highlights include:
o Over 40 presentations covering: nitrate and perchlorate, radionuclides, residuals, arsenic, iron and manganese and more.
o A half-day tour of the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, which was heavily impacted by the new Arsenic Rule. Attendees will get an in-depth view of the new arsenic treatment system implemented in July 2007.
o Networking opportunities, including meet-and-greet receptions.
o Complimentary CD-ROM of the proceedings.
Early registration and membership pricing ends January 14, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.awwa.org/conferences/inorganics
AWWA is the authoritative resource for knowledge, information, and advocacy to improve the quality and supply of water in North America and beyond. AWWA is the largest organization of water professionals in the world. AWWA advances public health, safety and welfare by uniting the efforts of the full spectrum of the entire water community. Through our collective strength we become better stewards of water for the greatest good of the people and the environment.
