American Water’s Ben Stanford to Deliver Keynote Address at Mid-Atlantic Reuse Workshop
VOORHEES, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American
Water (NYSE: AWK), the nation’s largest publicly traded water and
wastewater utility company, today announced Dr. Ben Stanford, senior
director, Water Research and Development, will deliver the keynote
address at the Mid-Atlantic
Reuse Workshop on August 23 in Fairfax, Va.
Stanford will discuss the “national perspective on potable reuse –
regulatory barriers and successes” during his keynote address.
“This workshop is a significant step forward in terms of water reuse
options in the Mid -Atlantic region of the U.S.,” said Stanford. “Water
reuse provides a way for us to use our resources sustainably, ensuring
long term water supply reliability and safety for our customers. We
believe it is important for regulators, engineers, and the water
community to be actively engaged in the development of a range of water
supply options including recycled water.”
The Water Environment & Reuse Foundation and Water Research Foundation
will host this one-day workshop focusing on the state of the science of
potable reuse – particularly as it pertains to the Mid-Atlantic region
of the U.S. Presenters will explore the unique regional drivers for
water reuse in the mid-Atlantic, including a panel discussion on the
path forward for potable reuse in the East Coast.
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and
most geographically diverse U.S. publicly-traded water and wastewater
utility company. The company employs more than 6,800 dedicated
professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water,
wastewater and other related services to an estimated 15 million people
in 47 states and Ontario, Canada. More information can be found by
visiting www.amwater.com.
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Contacts
American Water
Joseph Szafran, 856-309-4690
External Affairs
Manager
joseph.szafran@amwater.com