Wednesday, January 19, 2022 :: 238 Views :: Consumer & Industry Awareness
The Water Quality Association says homeowners should be aware of possible scams involving door-to-door salespersons who offer free water tests and then claim the water hardness tests instead show the water is unsafe to drink. A recent incident involves a homeowner in Titusville, FL, who said she was persuaded to buy an expensive water filtration system after such a test was conducted in her home.
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 :: 134 Views :: Convention
The Water Quality Association is offering attendees to the 2022 WQA Convention & Exposition an opportunity to save on the price of registration through Jan. 26. The Convention will be held April 6-8 in Orlando, FL.
Thursday, December 16, 2021 :: 602 Views :: Consumer & Industry Awareness
he Water Quality Association, a trade association representing the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry, has selected Jeremy Pollack as its new Government Affairs Director. Pollack once worked in an advisory role for WQA and most recently served as Manager of Federal and Global Government Affairs for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
Wednesday, December 15, 2021 :: 704 Views :: Convention
The Water Quality Association has opened registration for the 2022 WQA Convention & Exposition, which will be held April 6-8 in Orlando, FL. The convention theme is “Impact.”
Tuesday, November 23, 2021 :: 949 Views :: Consumer & Industry Awareness
In light of the ongoing drinking water crisis in Benton Harbor, MI, the Water Quality Association offers resources that can help consumers understand the issues associated with lead contamination and methods of home water treatment. WQA also offers the expertise and guidance of its technical staff and member water treatment providers.
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 :: 2495 Views :: Events
On the heels of a successful in-person 2021 Mid-Year Leadership Conference, the Water Quality Association has announced that the 2022 conference is set for Sept. 13-15 at the Resort at Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley (Lake Tahoe), CA. MYLC allows industry leaders, WQA committee members, other WQA volunteers, and those wanting to become more active in the industry to gather in a relaxed setting for committee work, industry updates, networking and fun activities that benefit the Water Quality Research Foundation.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 :: 2134 Views :: Water Quality Research Foundation
The Water Quality Research Foundation is sponsoring a project to develop a database of case studies of public water systems that use Point of Use (POU) and Point of Entry (POE) water treatment for Safe Drinking Water Act compliance. A team of researchers from the University of Arizona and Georgia Southern University will review POU/POE use for compliance nationwide, determine its challenges and benefits and share the lessons learned.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 :: 1405 Views :: Consumer & Industry Awareness
WQA Meeting Services Director Angie Silberhorn, CMP, was honored Tuesday with the 2020 Robert J. Donovan Award, given to an outstanding meeting professional who leads by example, inspires volunteerism and is committed to the growth of the industry. The award was presented by Greater Midwest Chapter of the Professional Convention Management Association in an afternoon ceremony in Chicago.
Monday, September 13, 2021 :: 2753 Views :: Consumer & Industry Awareness
The Water Quality Association hosted a grand opening Sept. 13 for its new international headquarters and laboratory in suburban Chicago. The larger, state-of-the-art facility allows increased capacity, flexibility and efficiency for Gold Seal product testing, industry training, and membership services.
Thursday, September 2, 2021 :: 1678 Views :: Convention
Nominations are open now for WQA’s annual Leadership Awards, which recognize individuals and companies who have excelled in their service to the water quality improvement industry.
Monday, August 30, 2021 :: 1590 Views :: Consumer & Industry Awareness
Flood resources, including a video called “Five Things to Know About Water After a Flood,” are available from the Water Quality Association to help ensure a safer water supply during severe flooding in the Southeastern United States this week after Hurricane Ida hit coastal Louisiana Sunday.
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 :: 2487 Views :: Convention
The Water Quality Association invites potential speakers to submit proposals for education sessions for the 2022 WQA Convention & Exposition on April 6-8, 2022, in Orlando, FL. The convention theme is “Impact.”
Friday, August 13, 2021 :: 1748 Views :: Convention
The Water Quality Association has named award-winning meeting professional Angie Silberhorn, CMP, as its new Meeting Services Director. Silberhorn will direct the association’s annual convention, its Mid-Year Leadership Conference and other key customer and member events
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 :: 1990 Views :: Consumer & Industry Awareness
The Water Quality Association’s Code of Ethics, which sets standards of conduct for water treatment industry members in their dealings with each other, their customers, members of related industries, government officials and regulators and the public at large, has been translated into Spanish for the first time. The document, prepared at WQA members’ requests, is available online for convenient industry and consumer reference.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 :: 1566 Views :: Convention
A Friday-only 2021 WQA Convention and Exposition pass offers access to morning education sessions and the trade show on the final day of the July 28-30 event in Las Vegas, NV. The pass, available only for Friday, July 30, allows flexibility for those unable to attend all three days of the water treatment industry’s signature event.