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nvitation to the WEF’s annual conference and e WEF’s annual conference and exhibition ﬂows into Illinois’ lakeside metropolis, presenting lakeside metropolis, presenting a global exposition of t b water technologies amidst the backdrop of straightforward know-how Midwest know-how. W hen it was incorporated in the middle of the 19th century, Chicago was described it as the filthiest city in America. The residents of the young Windy City didn’t take it sitting down. In the 1850s, low-lying Chicago embarked on the creation of a massive sewer system to rival any on the planet at that time. In the first phase sewage pipes were laid across the city above ground with gravity moving the waste. The process culminated in 1856 when the city’s edifices were literally jacked up about 4 to 5 feet. British Historian Paul Johnson called it a dramatic example of American determination and ingenuity. That spirit will again be on display for the world as the city gets set to host the Water Environment Federation’s 81st annual meeting, Oct. 18-22. The event will be the largest water and wastewater treatment conference in the United States. The federation has contracted with more than 20 area hotels to offer the best prices for attendees. A fleet of buses will be available to move about 20,000 people from the hotels to the McCormick Place Convention Center and back to avoid the hassle of driving and trying to park. Top 5 reasons to attend There are many reasons for water professionals to attend this conference. The first is to learn. In attendance will be peers in the water industry from around the world. There will be technical sessions, poster presentations and sales pitches to provide an abundance of information about the newest technologies available. The atmosphere will be one of sharing and open discussion. The second is variety. There are about 115 technical sessions and over 30 workshops available. Of course, it can get confusing with so many choices. Thankfully, the event organizers have included a printable, online planning scheduler. Go to http://weftec2008. expoplanner.com to locate it. Number 3 would be to earn needed credits such as Continuing Education Units (CEUs), Professional Development Hours (PDHs) and Contact Hours. CEUs or PDHs can be earned by attending the conference. The following list are PE sponsors that will be at WEFTEC. Please feel E free to stop by their booth and see what is new. Pollution Engineering September Sponsors at WEFTEC Company py Air Liquide, Scott Gases Ametek Aquatec Ceilcote Air Pollution Control Fluid Dynamics Godwin Gorman Rupp Hanna Instruments Koch Membrane Systems Komline-Sanderson KPSI Transducers, Pressure Systems Myron L. Co. Neptune Chemical Pump Co. Orival Water Filters Rain for Rent Solinst Canada Thermo Scientific Vanton Pump and Equipment Booth # 13087 27041 26208 32076 27143 28127 26054 28042 26084 24021 23127 32120 27141 27171 33071 11029 21138 32043 Ad Page g BC 48 3 6 31 12 10 67 IFC 9 46 39 35 33 37 43 14 19 SEPTEMBER2008 www.pollutionengineering.com 47 http://weftec2008.expoplanner.com http://weftec2008.expoplanner.com http://www.pollutionengineering.com

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Pollution Engineering - September 2008 Contents The Editor’s Desk Reader Comments EnviroNews PE Events Legal Lookout Environmental Management The Green Files Guest Dialog 500-Year Storm Control How Do You Clean Up 100 Years of Pollution? SPCC: Don’t Wait and See The Next Wave in Air Purification An Invitation to the Windy City Flood Control Infrastructure Saves ‘Green’ Puts a New Spin on Pest Control Instrumentation Products Material Safety and Storage Equipment PE Products Classified Marketplace Advertisers Index State Rules

Pollution Engineering - September 2008

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