Edward N. Nazaretian (“Ed Naz”) is remembered as a loyal friend, a reliable coworker and teammate, a welcoming and supportive mentor, a dedicated volunteer, and an all-around good guy with whom you enjoyed spending time. Whether you were a colleague, client or competitor; whether you were a long-time friend or new acquaintance; whether he saw […]
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Remembering Glenn Haas
After a long and courageous battle with cancer, former NEWEA President Glenn Haas passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. To those who knew him, it is no surprise that he faced his final challenge with the strength and determination that defined his life. During his long, achievement-oriented career, Glenn worked tirelessly to help Massachusetts’ […]
Remembering Steven Corr
Steven H. Corr, P.E., who served as NEWEA President in 1992, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021, at the age of 79 after a difficult fight with various illnesses. He leaves his wife Lois, two children, four grandchildren, and a host of appreciative friends and acquaintances in NEWEA and the rest of the […]
Rhode Island Governor Declares May 20th as Wastewater Treatment Appreciation Day
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES TO HOST PUBLIC TOURS AS PART OF WASTEWATER APPRECIATION DAY Facilities Seek to Raise Awareness About the Systems that Protect Public Health and the Environment and Support Economic Development PROVIDENCE — Governor Gina Raimondo has proclaimed May 20th “Wastewater Treatment Appreciation Day” in recognition of the critical role wastewater collection/treatment systems and […]
Safe Drinking Water Act Turning 40
Come help celebrate with MassDEP as the nation celebrates the 40th year of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Peter Grevatt of EPA shares his moving memories in his article below. It eloquently illustrates the importance of the Act and the benefits we all share because of it. As a child in Cleveland in the 1960’s […]
Safety Logo Contest
The NEWEA Safety Committee is looking for a new logo to promote safety in the water quality industry. The winner of the contest will receive a one-night stay at the 2016 NEWEA Annual Conference, lunch with the Safety Committee, attendance at the Awards Luncheon and a T-shirt with the winning logo on it! View Submission […]
Safety Survey Results from 2015 Work Year
NEWEA Safety Committee Wastewater Facility Safety Survey Results for 2015 Work Year Early in 2016, the NEWEA Safety Committee emailed its annual Wastewater Facility Safety Survey for the 2015 work year to facilities throughout the six New England states. The purpose of the annual survey is to: Collect regional incident and injury statistics and publish […]
Save the Date! Water For People’s Kentucky Derby Gala
Mark your calendars for the event of the year! The New England Water For People “Kentucky Derby” Gala will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 4:30-8:30PM at the Dane Estate, Chestnut Hill, MA to raise awareness and funds for Water For People. Enjoy lawn games, live streaming coverage of the Kentucky Derby and […]
Seeking Nominations for Two New Awards – Biosolids & Committee Service
The NEWEA Executive Committee has approved two new awards (Biosolids Management and Committee Service) recommended by the Awards Committee. Due to our fast approaching awards luncheon at the Annual Conference in January 2015, we are seeking nominations by Thursday, October 30. This will allow us to present these two new awards along with the established […]
Shape NEWEA’s Future – Become an Officer!
NEWEA members! Do you see yourself as a leader in NEWEA or do you know of someone who would be perfect for one of our positions? Well, if you do its now your turn to step forward and help us shape NEWEA’s future. The Nominating Committee and the entire Executive Committee encourages you to give […]
