Look for the all new NEWEA website coming November 21

NEWEA’s new website is all about education, participation and collaboration. Members, interacting with NEWEA online is now easier than ever Our website is now integrated with a powerful new association management tool that enables members to sign in and create an account to manage NEWEA-related business including: – membership status – event registration – sponsorship […]

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NEWEA 2014-2015 Student Scholarship Due Friday!

Act Fast!  The deadline is fast approaching for the 2014-2015 NEWEA Student Scholarships.  Applications must be received by 3:00pm on Friday, November 21, 2014.   The Scholarship Committee is offering three $3,000 scholarships for: Undergraduate student majoring in an environmental related career, Graduate student majoring in an environmental related career, Undergraduate student majoring in any field. The […]

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Call For Abstracts – Water Reuse & Industrial Wastewater Conference

The NEWEA Water Reuse & Industrial Wastewater Conference & Exhibit will explore the opportunities for the treatment and reuse of domestic and industrial wastewater while providing economic benefits, added water resiliency and regulatory solutions.  A facility tour of an industrial wastewater treatment and reuse facility will also be offered. Abstract are currently being accepted on […]

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On the Safe Side: Pandemic – What’s a Pandemic?

Recent events surrounding infectious diseases such as Ebola (EVD) and Enterovirus D68 prompted us to run this article from the 2007 NEWEA Annual Conference. Mr. Barry Beder, LICSW from Health Resources, Inc., gave an immensely educational, and sobering, presentation entitled Family Planning and Preparation for an Avian Flu Pandemic. While the summary below cannot do […]

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Member Profile: John Adie, City of Nashua WWTF

NHWPCA President, John Adie was sought out by the NEWEA Senior Management Team for his leadership, knowledge and dedication to the wastewater industry to lead the New England Wastewater/Water Utility Council as committee chair. At the 2010 NEWEA Strategic Planning session, the development of a New England Wastewater/Water Utility Council was discussed and outlined.  John […]

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In review: 2014 Spring Meeting in Rockport, Maine

NEWEA’s 2014 Spring Meeting and Exhibit was held June 1-4 at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine. With a guest program featuring an elephant sanctuary visit and a session on the emergency response to Maine’s 2013 ice storm, the meeting was one of our most exciting and successful yet. The weekend began with the President’s […]

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NEWEA Safety Committee Wastewater Facility Safety Survey Results for 2013 Work Year

Early in 2014 the NEWEA Safety Committee emailed its annual Wastewater Facility Safety Survey for the 2013 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 them for use by all wastewater professionals to benchmark their safety programs. […]

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New Hampshire Student Named National Winner of 2014 Stockholm Junior Water Prize

Deepika Kurup of Nashua, New Hampshire was recently named the national winner of the 2014 U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize, the most prestigious international competition for water-related research. The prize taps into the unlimited potential of today’s high school students as they seek to address current and future water challenges. On June 13–14, Kurup and […]

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NEWEA Executive Director Retires, Board Appoints New Executive Director

This September, long time NEWEA Executive Director Elizabeth Cutone announced her retirement. Under her 24 years of leadership, Elizabeth has guided our Association into the premier Water Quality Member Association that it is today. Throughout her tenure, she has placed a bold emphasis on volunteer support, member services, program expansion, broader technical reach, and public […]

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