AWWA’s 2014 WQTC Call for Papers Deadline Is Feb. 13

Feb. 6, 2014

(DENVER) — The American Water Works Association  announced today that the Call for Papers deadline is approaching for the 2014 Water Quality Technology Conference® & Exposition  taking place in New Orleans, Nov. 16-20. Individuals interested in presenting must submit abstracts by 4 p.m. MST on Feb. 13 for consideration.

WQTC is an established and highly regarded conference providing an unparalleled technical program for water technology professionals to exchange the latest research and information. This conference attracts more than 1,300 attendees each year.

The WQTC technical program will cover all aspects of water quality and technology including such topics as lab methods and analysis, microbiology/organisms in water, regulatory issues and policy issues, reuse issues, taste and odor issues, contaminant occurrence monitoring, wastewater impacts on source water quality and stormwater BMPs for protecting water quality.

Submission details are available online on the AWWA Presenter Resources page. Conference updates and exhibiting information can be found on the conference home page.

Established in 1881, the American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most important resource. With approximately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life.

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