Federal Water Quality Association
- Federal Water Quality Association
The Federal Water Quality Association (FWQA) represents water quality professionals in the Washington, DC area who are dedicated to preserving, restoring and enhancing the water resources of the United States and the greater Washington area. FWQA is a member association of the Water Environment Federation (WEF), an international organization with more than 100,000 members worldwide. FWQA was founded in 1928.
FWQA members include experts and specialists in the fields of::*environmental engineering:*industrial wastewater treatment:*sewage treatment:*stormwater management:*water quality analysis and planningand related disciplines. Many FWQA members are employees or consultants of U.S. government agencies, while others work in state and local governments, and the private and non-profit sectors.
FWQA is affiliated with the Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers (5-S), an honorary society which recognizes individuals who have made a particular contribution to the water quality profession.
External links
* [http://www.fwqa.org Federal Water Quality Association]
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