Water Environment Federation, Safety, Cyber and Infrastructure Security Community

The Safety, Cyber and Infrastructure Security Community develops, recommends, and conducts programs to promote general understanding of safety and security issues, and shall aid in developing and implementing a program to improve the safety record in the water quality industry.

The Safety, Cyber and Infrastructure Security Community meets annually at WEFTEC® in October.

Specific Activities of the Community 

  1. Provide a forum for safety and security issues for Federation and Member Association members through webcasts, workshops, specialty conferences, and publications.
  2. Work with other Federation Communities to ensure that safety and security issues and concerns are properly addressed in all Federation programs.
  3. Provide technical assistance and serve as advisers to policymakers on safety and security issues.
  4. Develop and assist others in the development of safety and security educational materials and safety practices surveys.

Leadership

Chair
Dusti Lowndes, 2023 - 2025
Tel:   202-787-2193
Email:dusti.lowndes@dcwater.com

Vice Chair
Rick Jolley, 2023 - 2025
Email: rjolley@sws-sssd.org

WEF Staff Manager
Lisa McFadden
Tel:   703-684-2400 ext. 7060
Fax:  703-684-2413

 

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From hands-on-training and leadership opportunities, such as Operations Challenge, to online training, such as the Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals series, WEF provides operators with many opportunities to advance on-the-job knowledge and develop their careers.

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Through biosolids management, solid residue from wastewater treatment is processed to reduce or eliminate pathogens and minimize odors, forming a safe, beneficial agricultural product. Biosolids are carefully monitored and must be used in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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The system of underground pipes and maintenance structures that convey wastewater has brought dramatic improvements to public health. Most sewers carry wastes from households and commercial establishments and are referred to as sanitary sewers.

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WEF advocacy activities aim to educate WEF members and the water sector on public policy issues related to water quality and resources and equip them to play a greater role in water policy discussions.

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More than 16,000 publicly owned water resource recovery facilities operate in the United States. Skilled engineers and operators work together to ensure new and updated facilities continue to protect public health and the environment.

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