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Pharmaceutical Waste
February 24, 2012Many of our members have heard presentations over the years on the issue of pharmaceuticals in WWTP discharges. Maybe you have even participated in an unused pharmaceutical collection event. The possibility that we will need to deal with limitations on such discharges still looms on the horizon. If you are interested in keeping up with this issue, go to the Pharmaceutical Waste Product Stewardship web page hosted by UW-Extension
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The Wisconsin Wastewater Operators' Association is comprised of over 2,000 wastewater treatment plant professionals serving municipalities and industries throughout the State. The organization members pride themselves on the efficient, non-polluting operation of the Wisconsin wastewater treatment facilities.
Since 1967, the WWOA has helped educate the state's treatment plant operators, preparing them to make decisions which will insure harm does not come to the quality of the state's water resources.
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WWOA OPERATOR COMPETITION at the 2012 WWOA Annual Conference!
We currently have two teams from the Lake Michigan District, and one from North Central. We are still looking for more teams to participate in the competition. If you consolidate a team, please contact Jeff Bratz (wrcsd@tds.net.), Operator’s Competition Chairperson with your team information.
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Time to think about WWOA Annual Awards
Annual awards are a great way to honor your fellow operators and wwoa members. The awards are presented annually at the state conference, nomination forms are due by August 1. Nomination information and forms are located HERE.
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The WWOA has three $1000 scholarships available this year.
The WWOA is also offering six $150 tuition reimbursements. The tuition reimbursements are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Application information and forms are located HERE.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Sharon Thieszen at (920) 459-3464 or sharon.thieszen@sheboyganwwtp.com
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WWOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS OPENINGS:
There will be three positions up for re-election on the WWOA Board of Directors (two 2-year, and one 1-year position); nominations are due by August 1, 2012. You can download a nomination form from the WWOA website. Please submit your information to Dave Carlson (dcarlson@ci.fond-du-lac.wi.us). This is a great organization and working on the Board of Directors is a very rewarding experience.
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WWOA CLOTHING/PROMOTIONAL ITEMS:
Please check the website or contact Jim Bergles (assistantdirector@tds.net ) if you would like to place an order.
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Registration couldn't be easier... for the 25th annual Classic Collection System Seminar, June 7th in Watertown. You can register online at:
http://www.prestoregister.com/cgi-bin/order.pl?ref=CentralStatesWEA&fm=18
Or download the pdf from our site: by clicking here.
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Remember to check your local region page for news and events, as well as the Published Papers Page for presentations given at regional and state meetings.
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The Water Environment Federation offers FREE webcasts related to the fundamentals of wastewater operations.
For more information or to register follow this link to the WEF Webcast page
Many webcasts have been pre-recorded and can be scheduled at your convenience. They include: Wastewater Treatment, Biosolids, Collection Systems and Energy just to name a few.
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