FORTHCOMING EVENTS WISA Master List of Forthcoming Events The complete list of forthcoming events such as conferences, workshops and training courses, is listed on the eWISA website at www.ewisa.co.za. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

1 WISA EVENTS 1.1 2nd Specialist Wastewater Conference: ‘Small Wastewater Treatment Systems’. 18-20 February 2009. Gateway, Umhlanga Rocks, KZN The Small Waste Water Treatment Systems Conference will now be held from 18-20 February 2009 at the 1-on-1 Conference Centre at Umhlanga Rocks, KZN. The Conference Chairperson is Mr Kerneels Esterhuyse, Chairperson of the new Water Care/ Water Scientists/ Nutrients Division. He will be assisted by the WISA KZN Branch as well as the WISA Head Office and a number of WISA members on the Local Organising Committee (LOC) Enquiries to Ms Dot Zandberg at [email protected] or 011 805 3537

1.2 Water Africa 2009 Sub-Sahara Conference & Exhibition. 1 - 3 April 2009. Accra, Ghana WISA has agreed to partner ACE Events, UK, in this event themed “African urban & rural water challenges in the 21st Century” by organising the Conference while ACE Events will arrange the Exhibition. The WISA Conference Chairperson will be Dr Kevin Wall assisted by the WISA Head Office. The call for abstracts/papers has been issued with the deadline for abstracts being 31 December 2008. Please send abstracts to Ms Melissa Wheal at [email protected]. Suggested topics are: • Progress towards the Millennium Goals. • Financing Water and Sanitation Projects • The Role of the Private Sector in Water Supply and Sanitation • Industry and the environment - how they can work together? • Promoting water quality and sanitation in urban areas. • Sustainability of Water & Sanitation Projects in poor urban Areas • Advances in rural water sanitation. • Water recirculation and reuse in industry Water Africa 2009 is supported by the Ministry of Works/Housing and Water Resources (Ghana), the Ghana Water Company Ltd & the Community Water and Sanitation Agency. Besides being an opportunity for members to attend the event there are exhibition opportunities for Patron and Company members as well. Please contact Ms Tracey Nolan-Shaw of ACE Events in this regard at [email protected] or [email protected]

1.3 2nd Drinking Water Quality Management (DWQM) Conference. 11-13 May 2009. Feathermarket, Port Elizabeth Following on from the very successful 1st DWQM Conference held at Sun City in 2007, the 2nd DWQM Conference which will be arranged by WISA and the two major co-sponsors, DWAF and Amatola Water, is a not-to-be-missed event!!

1.4 International WISA Membrane Technology Conference 2009. 13-15 May 2009. Western Cape The WISA Membrane Technology Division (WISA MTD) in association with the European Membrane Society (EMS) will be hosting this 2½ day conferences as well as a ½ day technical tour. WISA MTD is the only MTD association in South Africa and has been arranging conferences, symposia and workshops over the past 12 years. The First Announcement and Call for Papers has been issued. For more info or to indicate your interest please visit http://www.soafrica.com//events/Membrane/EOI.htm or www.WISA-MTC09.com

1.5 Watertec Africa 2009. 9-11 June 2009. Gallagher Estate, Midrand, Gauteng WISA will be arranging the parallel Conference for this event, which consists of an Exhibition and a Conference side-by-side. The co-organisers of the Exhibition are Fair Consultants SA and Exhibition Management Services SA. The event will be held alongside the 6th “Biennial Pumps, Valves & Pipes Expo “(PVP) which is well supported by other Associations. Exhibition space is competitively priced at R1 880 per m2 for a stand package & R 1 530 per m2 for space only

 

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1.6 1st WISA Education Conference. 24-25 June 2008. Feathermarket, Port Elizabeth Please diarise this conference. It is hoped that Ms Verena Meyer who arranged the last two ESTA Conferences will be able to chair and arrange this conference.

1.7 Afriwater 2009 - The Biennial Water & Waste Exhibition and Conference. 15-17 September 2009. Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg In conjunction with Afriwater 2009, WISA will be holding a conference/workshop alongside the Exhibition. The contents of the conference/workshop have still to be decided but will reflect the contents of the products and services on display in the exhibition area. Afriwater 2009 is intended to provide an important platform for companies involved in the water and waste industry, with a view to offering solutions, products and services to all those endeavoring to preserve this precious resource. Since the inception of Afriwater in 1994, this exhibition has played an important role in the water, waste and environmental forum. Specialised Exhibitions, in partnership with WISA, aim to bring you an affordable and meaningful exhibition as a platform to promote discussion, showcase for your products and services and ultimately the facility to build relationships with important players in the market, with a view to implementing sales. Exhibitors should include water, waste and environmental products, services and technologies such as: Actuators, Chemical dosing & usage, Computer applications & solutions, Consulting and Civil Engineers, Filtration systems, Borehole applications, Groundwater applications, Industrial Effluent, Irrigation, Test and Measurement, Laboratory Equipment, Process Control, Metering Systems, Pipes, Pumps and Valves, Pollution Control, Water and Waste Water treatment, Environmental Monitoring systems, Drilling equipment, Sewerage and Sludge Treatment, Desalination systems, Dam solutions, Hydro, Solar and Wind Power Visitors to Afriwater 2009 will include decision makers, specifiers and buyers in all relevant industries, including (but not limited to): Municipalities, Water Boards, Mines, Industry, Engineering and Manufacturing facilities, Local and Central Government, Agricultural, Chemical, Institutes, Universities and Training Facilities, Petrochemical, Pulp and Paper Specialised Exhibitions will undertake an aggressive marketing campaign to attract specifiers, buyers, decision makers from across the board, using Advertising, PR, Direct Mail, Street Posters, Radio, On-line and e-mail campaigns to name but a few channels of communication. In addition Specialised Exhibitions will embark on a campaign to encourage decision makers from African Countries to attend the exhibition – focusing on our SADC neighbours. For More Information please contact Ms Zia Tomes of Specialised Exhibitions at Tel: + 27 11 835-1565 or Cell: + 27 82 881-2174 or e-mail: [email protected]

1.8 International Mine Water Conference. 19-23 October 2009. Pretoria, South Africa Under the direction of Dr William Pulles, the Conference will be hosted and organised by WISA’s Mine Water Division. The 1st Announcement & Call for Abstracts has been finalised and distributed. See www.wisa.org.za ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

2 SOUTH AFRICAN EVENTS 2.1 Training courses: Centre for Environmental Management: North West University (Potchefstroom Campus) ƒ CEM-01.1: Introduction to Environmental Management - An Overview of Principles, Tools and Issues Course fee: R 7,000.00 (No VAT charged). Dates: 2-6 March 2009 ƒ CEM-02.1: Environmental Law for Environmental Managers (Saturday - 3 Hour Examination) Course fee: R 9,700.00. Dates: 2-7 February, 9-14 March, 4-9 May, 22-27 June 2009 ƒ CEM-02.5: Legal Framework for Managing Water in South Africa Course fee: R 7,700.00 (No VAT charged). Dates: 29 June - 3 July 2009 ƒ CEM-02.6: Legal Framework for Integrated Waste Management in South Africa. Course fee: R 7,900.00 Dates: 6-10 July 2009 ƒ CEM-03.1: Implementing Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2004) SAATCA Registered Course fee: R 8,100.00. Dates: 2-5 February, 27-30 July 2009

 

CEM-04.1.1: Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2004 Audit: A Lead Auditor Course based on ISO 19011:2002 SAATCA Registered. Prerequisites: Environmental Law (CEM02.1) and EMS (CEM-03.1) Courses Course fee: R 9,000.00. Dates: 11-15 May, 31 August - 4 September 2009 ƒ CEM-04.2.1: Occupational Health and Safety Management System OHSAS 18001:2007 Audit: A Lead Auditor Course based on ISO 19011:2002 SAATCA Registered. Prerequisites: OHSAS (CEM-08.2.1) and OHS Law (CEM-08.1.1) Courses Course fee: R 8,950.00. Dates: 7-11 September 2009 ƒ CEM-04.3.3: Integrated SHEms Audit: Internal Auditor Course based on ISO 19011:2002 (including practical module) SAATCA Registered. Prerequisite: EMS (CEM-03.1) and Environmental Law (CEM-02.1) or OHSAS (CEM-08.2.1) and OHS Law (CEM-08.1.1) Course fee: R 8,700.00. Dates: 14-18 September 2009 ƒ CEM-05.1: Environmental Impact Assessment: The National Environmental Management Act Regulations: A Practical Approach. Course fee: R 8,550.00. Dates: 30 March-3 April, 8-12 June 2009 ƒ CEM-05.2: Environmental Risk Assessment and Management Course fee: R 8,600.00. Dates: 20-24 July 2009 ƒ CEM-05.3: Social and Heritage Impact Assessment Course fee: R 6,950.00. Dates: 12-16 October 2009 ƒ CEM-06.1.1: Handling, Storage and Transportation of Dangerous Goods Course fee: R 8,300.00. Dates: 13-17 July 2009 ƒ CEM-06.2.1: Introduction to Integrated Waste Management for Environmental Managers Course fee: R 8,350.00. Dates: 25-29 May 2009 ƒ CEM-06.4.1: Introduction to Integrated Water Resource Management for Environmental Managers Course fee: R 8,000.00. Dates: 14-18 September 2009 ƒ CEM-06.4.3: Water Quality Monitoring: Principles, Approaches and Techniques Course fee: R 6,900.00. Dates: 16-20 November 2009 ƒ CEM-06.5.1: Basic Principles of Ecological Rehabilitation and Mine Closure Course fee: R 8,400.00. Date: 19-23 October 2009 ƒ CEM-07.1: Implementing Integrated Management Systems: ISO 9001:2000, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007. Prerequisites: One of the following: EMS (CEM-03.1) or OHSAS (CEM-08.2.1) or ISO 9001 Course fee: R 9,200.00. Dates: 1-5 June 2009 ƒ CEM-08.1.1: Occupational Health and Safety Law for Managers Course fee: R 9,300.00. Dates: 17-21 August 2009 ƒ CEM-08.2.1: Implementing an Occupational Health and Safety Management System based on OHSAS 18001:2007 SAATCA Registered. Course fee: R 8,150.00. Dates: 16-20 February 2009 ƒ CEM-08.1.4: Environmental Health Law and Enforcement for Local Government Course fee: R 6,600.00. Dates: 2-6 November 2009 ƒ CEM-08.1.5: Mine Health and Safety Law for Managers Course fee: R 9,250.00. Dates: 2-6 November 2009 ƒ CEM-08.2.6: Transition Workshop OHSAS 18001:1999 to OHSAS 18001:2007 - Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Course fee: R 1,700.00 (No VAT charged) (Minimum 20 learners per course). Dates: To be announced Registrations & enquiries: Ms Theresa de Jager at tel. No: +27 18 299 2714 or [email protected] ƒ

2.2 Analyses of Transients Pressures in Pipelines. 19-22 January 2009. University of Pretoria

Presented by Prof Fanie van Vuuren, the course will focus on the analysis of transients in pipe systems. Transient pressure assessment is a crucial part of the pressure class selection of pipes during the final design stage, preventing surge pressures, which in numerous cases results in pipe failures. Foreseen and unforeseen operational circumstances can result in undesirable pressure conditions that should be analyzed for new pipelines, assessment of the upgrading of existing systems and determining the influence and risk associated with planned operational changes. Aspects that will be discussed are the basics of transient flows, calculation procedures, selection of surge protection devices and the use of the SURGE2008 software (www.kypipe.com). Workshop sessions covering problems for transient flow analysis and evaluation of surge protection options using the software will be held. All

 

participants will have to bring along their notebooks on which the software will be installed. Persons without notebooks can hire them through CE at UP. On Thursday, 22 January 2009, sites where surge alleviating equipment has been installed will be visited. For more information please contact Course Coordinator: Karen Smit at Tel: +27 12 420 5429 or Fax: +27 866 347 636 or Email: [email protected]

2.3 Pumping Station Design. 26-28 January 2009. University of Pretoria Presented by Prof Fanie van Vuuren, the background theory and design practice of pumping station design will be highlighted. Typical practical problems will be discussed and delegates will be guided through the solution. Various hydraulic and mechanical aspects of pump stations will be discussed related to the planning and design phases. Pump selection and dimensioning of the components and pump station layout including: sump design, superstructure, lighting, ventilation and control. For more information please contact Course Coordinator: Karen Smit at Tel: +27 12 420 5429 or Fax: +27 866 347 636 or Email: [email protected]

2.4 International Conference on implementing Environmental Water Allocations - Making it happen. 23 – 25 February 2009. Feather Market Convention Centre, Port Elizabeth, South Africa Organized by the Water Research Commission (WRC), South Africa and the Department of Water Affairs & Forestry (DWAF), South Africa under the auspices of the World Conservation Union (IUCN) and the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS) and with the support and co-operation of SA National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) Department of Agriculture, South Africa Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism, South Africa Please address queries to: • The Secretariat (Cilla Taylor Conferences) at Tel: +27 (0)12 667–3681 or E–mail: [email protected]. For more details contact: • Dr Steve Mitchell, Water Research Commission, at Tel 002712 330 9020 or [email protected] or visit http://ewa.innercirclestudios.co.za/downloads.html

2.5 Water Loss 2009. 26-29 April 2009. Cape Town, South Africa The Conference is the fourth event in a series of IWA water loss reduction specialist conferences, following the "Leakage 2007" that was held in Bucharest, Romania. The Water Loss Task Force chose Cape Town, South Africa, as the location for Water Loss 2009. It was brought to the African Region in order to address the need for water loss reduction in Africa as well as the strengthening the ties of the IWA with the African water utilities. The proposed themes are: Water Loss Reduction in Africa Performance Indicators Real Losses Apparent Losses Pressure management District Metered Areas Economics of Leakage Management Email: [email protected] Web: www.waterloss2009.com

2.6 International Conference & Exhibition on Water in the Environment. 2-4 March 2009. Stellenbosch, South Africa First Announcement and call for Papers has been issued. This is a very relevant conference which is being organised by a group of researchers from the University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany and some researchers here in South Africa. For more information visit www.enviroWater.de or contact Dr Gunnar Sigge, Lecturer: Department of Food Science, Stellenbosch University at Tel: (021) 808 3581 or Fax: (021) 808 3510 or [email protected] ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

3 INTERNATIONAL EVENTS 3.1 Water Efficiency in Urban Areas Conference. 29 & 30 January 2009. Wurzburg, Germany. Please follow the link http://www.otti.de/pdf/wea3091.pdf for more information.

 

3.2 Aquaterra 2009. 10-12 February 2009. Amsterdam Amsterdam RAI will host Aquaterra 2009 from 10 to 12 February 2009. Professionals involved with the management and development of delta and coastal areas around the world will put this event in their diaries. For more detail visit http://tinyurl.com/69mtk7

3.3 International Conference on ‘Stormwater & Urban Water Systems Modeling’. 19-20 February 2009. Toronto, Ontario. Computational Hydraulics, a WISA member, has requested WISA to advertise their next conference from For more information on abstracts submission by 9 January 2009 for their conference. For more detail please visit www.computationalhydraulics.com or contact Bill James ([email protected]) at Tel: (519) 7670197; Fax: 519-489-0695

3.4 Disinfection 2009. 28 February – 3 March 2009. CNN Center, Atlanta, Georgia This conference provides a forum for those professionals concerned with disinfection needs and technologies. The conference will be focused on all aspects of the disinfection of water, wastewater, reuse water and biosolids. The conference will also have a special focus on the disinfection or other treatment of water and the treatment and disinfection of wastewater in small communities and households in developed and developing countries. http://www.wef.org/errors/404.htm

3.5 18th International Engineering and Technology Fair 2009 (IETF 2009). 23-26 February 2009. Bengaluru, India The Department of Trade and Industry (dti) has requested WISA to invite its members, as part of the SA Engineering and Manufacturing community, to participate in the SA National Pavilion at the above Fair. If you supply or manufacture any of the following products or related engineering or maintenance services, this is your opportunity to export to the Asian region: Boilers/combustion systems, cables, computers/software, converters, inductors and transformers, emission control, engineering services, construction companies, generation equipment, instrumentation controls, meters and associated equipment (meter testing equipment, revenue protection technologies and services), motors/electrical equipment, pumps, compressors, relays, renewable equipment and suppliers, switchgear and control equipment, turbines, transmission equipment and sub-stations, wiring and accessories. The dti offers firms the following financial support: • Air travel assistance (economy class) • Daily subsistence allowance • Freight forwarding of display materials • Exhibition space and booth rental costs For additional information visit www.ietfindia.in/index.asp The deadline was 30 August 2008 but has been extended so please apply asap if you are interested to: Mr Henry Mabale at 012 394 1886 or [email protected] Application forms and Pavilion guidelines can be downloaded from www.thedtidov.za

3.6 Course in Transboundary Water Management. 23 March – 3 April 2009 in Mozambique & Swaziland. 8 – 12 June 2009 in Sweden. The two part programme will engage each participant in mentor and peer reviews on work plans and projects, discussions, expert panels and group work, role plays as well as field visits and in-depth case studies, focus on local and global challenges. Participants represent a broad group of water resources-related stakeholders, such as governments, NGOs, media, private sector and academia. The Closing Date for Applications is October 31, 2009. Below is a brief description of the International Training Programme. Please find attached to this mail the Course Brochure, Application Form, and the List of Eligible Countries. We kindly request that you send this information on this programme to any within your network who may be interested. For more information about this and other upcoming programmes, please contact Mr. Anton Earle, Project Director, Capacity Building SIWI, at [email protected] or Mr. Peter Qvist-Hoffman, Ramboll at [email protected]. More information, including the Course Brochure, Application Form, and the List of Eligible Countries is also available on our website at http://www.siwi.org/sa/node.asp?node=42

 

3.7 5th World Water Forum. 15-22 March 2009. Istanbul, Turkey The theme is "Bridging Divides for Water". Building on the success of the 4th World Water Forum held in Mexico City last March, which boasted over 15 000 visitors from every continent, Istanbul was selected as the host of the Forum from six possible candidates following an extensive process. The 2nd Announcement for WWF5, which presents the Forum’s thematic development and serves to launch a call for contribution, is now available on the WWC website (www.worldwatercouncil.org) as well as on the Forum website (www.worldwaterforum5.org)

3.8 OZWATER 09 - Australia's National Water Conference & Exhibition. 16-18 March 2009. Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are also available. http://www.ozwater09.com.au/

3.9 5th IWA Specialist Conference Oxidation Technologies for Water & Wastewater Treatment. 30 March - 1 April 2009. Berlin, Germany Continuous basic and applied R&D already helped to improve the effort-benefit ratio of AOP in many applications as well as exploring and consolidating new fields of application and concepts of AOPs. The conference will bring together both experts from research and development as well as from industry. The discussion about novel developments of models, measurements, reactors and processes together with experience in recent full-scale applications including operational problems should promote the further progress of AOP. The proposed themes Water and wastewater treatment Soil treatment Treatment of emerging contaminants Fundamentals Innovations and applications: Email: [email protected] Website: www.aspd5.com

3.10 Collection Systems. 19-22 April 2009. Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, Kentucky USA The 2009 Specialty Conference Committee is soliciting abstracts that focus on national collection system issues. Abstracts are also being solicited for several sessions on wet weather challenges in the Ohio River Valley and Midwest with outcomes or lessons learned that could be applied to national issues. System operations and specific project related experiences and case studies will be used to illustrate a range of collection system solutions and planning tools. http://www.wef.org/errors/404.htm

3.11 CIWEM Annual Conference 2009: Water & the Global Environment. 29-30 April 2009. Olympia Conference Centre, London, UK In April 2009 CIWEM is holding a two-day Annual Conference at Olympia Conference Centre in London that will address multidisciplinary issues across all areas of the global water and environment sector. The event includes a mix of keynote speakers, offered papers, an exhibition and many networking opportunities that will make this the key event for water and environment professionals. Exhibitors will showcase the diversity of the water and environment industry, allowing delegates to network with industry peers and experts face-to-face. Organised by the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM). Enquiries contact Justin Taberham at e-mail: [email protected] or visit http://www.ciwem.org/events/annual_conference/

3.12 Residuals and Biosolids 2009. 3-6 May 2009. Oregon Convention Center and Doubletree Hotel Lloyd Center, Portland, Oregon The Water Environment Federation’s Residuals and Biosolids Committee in cooperation with the NW Biosolids Management Association, the Pacific NW Clean Water Association, and the Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies is sponsoring a specialty conference on residuals and biosolids management. This conference is the 23rd annual WEF specialty conference on this subject. The conference will focus on processing and management of biosolids. The theme of the conference is “Sustainable Biosolids Management”. http://www.wef.org/ConferencesTraining/ConferencesEvents/ResidualsBiosolids/ Deadline for Abstract Submittal: 28 July 2008 A complete list of call topics, additional conference information, and online abstract submittal can be accessed at http://www.wef.org/errors/404.htm  

 

3.13 International Conference on Nutrient Recovery from Wastewater Streams. 10-13 May 2009. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Hosted by the Department of Civil Engineering of the University of British Columbia (UBC, this conference deals with nutrients in wastewaters (municipal sewage, animal wastes, food industry, commercial and other liquid waste streams) and the new “paradigm” which is emerging, globally - the commercial marketing of recovered nutrients as “green” fertilizers, or recycling of nutrients through biomass production to new outlets such as bio-fuels. Please send abstract submissions (2-page single-spaced maximum, with additional 2 pages of tables or figures) to: Venue West Conference Services Ltd, Fax: 604 681-2503 or E-mail: [email protected]

3.14 34th WEDC International Conference - Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: Sustainable Development and Multi-sectoral Approaches. 18-22 May 2009. United Nations Conference Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia The focus of this year's conference is on 'Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: Sustainable Development and Multisectoral Approaches'. Improving water supplies and environmental sanitation has moved from being a subject only for technical specialists to one involving a wide range of people, from policy-makers to community workers, from social scientists and economists to faith-based groups and campaigners for women's rights. Governments, communities and the natural environment are complex; sustainable development requires action from various perspectives to make a lasting positive change. The WEDC International Conference is a highly respected, global platform for practitioners, decision makers, academics and researchers who lead water and sanitation innovation in developing countries. By invitation of the Ethiopian Ministry of Water Resources, this 34th WEDC Conference will take place in Addis Ababa and will showcase experience from around the world. Organised by Water Engineering and Development Centre (WEDC) Enquiries contact Martine Morton at e-mail: [email protected] or visit http://www.wedcconference.co.uk/

3.15 Microbial Population Dynamics in Biological Wastewater Treatment. 24-27 May 2009. Aalborg, Denmark The specialist group on Activated Sludge Population Dynamics (ASPD) organises the next IWA international Specialised Conference on Microbial Population Dynamics in Biological Wastewater treatment in Aalborg, Denmark in May 2009. The conference will examine the development in the field in the period 2005-2009, especially on the effectiveness of solutions unveiled by the new microbial toolbox. The proposed themes, amongst others are: Pure culture studies Population dynamics of microorganisms Storage processes in microbial communities Control of activated sludge settling and thickening properties General foaming control Full scale experiences using new activated sludge systems

3.16 Water Convention 2009. 23-25 June 2009. Singapore Following the resounding success of the inaugural Singapore International Water Week in 2008, the second Water Week to be held from 22 to 26 June 2009 promises to be a bigger and better event. Exhibition space has been increased and a greater number of delegates worldwide participating in the various key events of Water Week is expected. One of the Water Week's flagship programmes is the Water Convention, which will be held from 23 to 25 June 2009 and in conjunction with the International Water Association's Leading Edge Technologies Conference (LET). The Water Convention aims to bring together experts and practitioners from all over the world to share their ideas and experiences in water technology and infrastructure. In line with the Singapore International Water Week 2009's theme, “Sustainable Cities – Infrastructure and Technologies for Water”, the Water Convention will focus on key and emerging issues including technological applications, water and health, utility practice and urban water sustainability. The Water Convention Programme Committee 2009 is pleased to invite you to submit an abstract for an oral or a poster presentation for this prestigious event. Prospective authors are invited to submit their abstract on any of the following themes for Water Convention 2009: • Water Technology Solutions for Today's Applications • Managing Water Infrastructure • Water and Health • Planning for Sustainable Water Solutions Abstracts can be submitted on-line at www.editorialmanager.com/iwa-conferences. For more details about Water Convention 2009, please visit: www.siww.com.sg/waterconvention.php. Abstract submission instructions and

 

templates are also available at the website. Please send your enquiries on Water Convention and abstract submission to [email protected]. Important Dates • Submission of abstracts: 30 November 2008 • Notification of acceptance: 31 January 2009 • Submission of full papers: 30 April 2009

3.17 Nutrient Removal 2009. 28 June – 1 July 2009. Omni Shoreham, Washington, DC Deadline for Abstract Submittal: 19 November 2008 This conference will cover the latest experiences in research, design, and operation of nutrient removal systems at municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants through interactive workshops, technical sessions, an exhibition, and facility tours. Water quality degradation continues as a result of stressors, including excess nutrients. While some researchers and operators focus on state-of-the-art approaches, others are grappling with new equipment and operational procedures associated with basic biological nutrient removal. These changes are being evaluated and implemented in an environment of higher energy costs and a need to have more sustainable operations. This conference will bring together perspectives from around the world to discuss and debate the current state of nutrient removal approaches. For more information please contact: Technical Programs Group Phone: 703-684-2400 ext. 7010 Email: [email protected] Check http://www.wef.org/ConferencesTraining/ConferencesEvents/NutrientRemoval/ for updates.

3.18 Micro-constituents Water Quality 2009. 26-29 July 2009. Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland Deadline for Abstract Submittal: 26 November 2008 The Micro-constituent and Industrial Water Quality Conferences are combined again this year to provide the latest information on both of these vital topics: Micro-constituents including trace amounts of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and endocrine-disrupting compounds, have been found in waterways, causing concerns that have been recently highlighted in the media. The long term effects of these micro-constituents in the environment are generally not known. The state of knowledge regarding micro-constituents, including current research findings and their implication will be presented and discussed. Industries are challenged to provide for environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment, reduce the cost of compliance, and provide or recover value for their businesses. This conference will examine some novel ways industries answer the more challenging issues and address difficult-to-treat constituents. A complete list of call topics, additional conference information, and online abstract submittal can be accessed by following http://www.wef.org/ConferencesTraining/ConferencesEvents/MicroconstituentsIndustrialWaterQuality/

3.19 5th IWA Specialised Membrane Technology Conference for Water & Wastewater Treatment. 1-3 September, 2009. Beijing, China First Announcement & Call for Papers issued. 2-page English abstracts must be submitted by 31 December 2008. For more details visit www.iwa-mtc2009.org

3.20 IWA 2nd Nutrient Management Conference. 6-9 September 2009. Krakow, Poland The IWA Large WWTP specialist group (SG) is helping the IWA Nutrient Removal and Reuse SG arrange a conference in Krakow, Poland, from 6-9 Sept 2009. The previous one in Sept 2005 and was s great success - over 400 delegates. Detail can be found on the NRR conference planners website (www.bnr-iwa2009.pl Enquiries can be addressed to Prof George Ekama at [email protected]

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Venue – This International Conference & Exhibition for F&S Technology will be again held in Wiesbaden, Germany. Hessen's State Capital is situated right in the Centre of Europe. Wiesbaden is easy to reach by whatever means, be it by road, by rail or by plane. The City's proximity to Frankfurt International Airport guarantees easy access especially for international visitors. Wiesbaden is an open and lively business centre, characterised by its Spa, charming historic architecture and a beautiful old town. Conference – FILTECH 2009 is the most important special interest Event in Europe devoted entirely to filtration and separation technology featuring an international Conference and major Exhibition. Filtech is supported by many national and international F&S Organisations. Engineers, managers, researchers and scientists are invited to present their latest findings at the FILTECH Conference. The Conference will

 

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feature once again the latest advances and techniques in liquid/solid and gas/particle separation (dust, gas & air filtration) in 3 days of in-depth exposure. Exhibition - More than 150 Companies from the world-wide filtration and separation industry and manufacturers of particle measurement instruments will feature the latest innovations and up-to-date filtration and separation technology. FILTECH is a must for all those concerned with designing, improving, purchasing, selling or researching filtration and separation equipment and services. Exhibition space is still available. Scope - includes fundamentals, equipment and strategies to “Solid-Liquid-Separation“ by filtration and sedimentation and “Air and Gas Cleaning“ by filtration, settling, electrostatic precipitation and scrubbing. Relevant Sectors: Automotive ° Biotechnology ° Chemicals ° Coal, Ores, Minerals ° Electronics/SemiConductors ° Food, Beverages ° Heating, Ventilating ° Nanoparticles ° Oil Recovery and Refining ° Pharmacy ° Polymers ° Power ° Processing ° Water & Waste Treatment Conference dates Deadline Abstracts December 31, 2008 Notice of Acceptance February 28, 2009 Deadline Full Papers June 16, 2009 Conference language - English. Enquiries - contact Ms Suzanne Abetz at [email protected] or Phone: +49 2132 9357 60 or Fax: +49 2132 9357 62 or visit www.filtech.de