LABS of CWEA
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News & Announcements

Stay informed with the latest updates from the Los Angeles Basin Section of CWEA.

Latest News

  • November 12, 2020

    Food Waste Recycling Program — Virtual Presentation

    LABS hosted a virtual monthly presentation on the Food Waste Recycling Program, continuing the section's series of online technical sessions for water professionals.

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  • October 19–22, 2020

    CWEA Conference and Expo (AC20)

    The annual CWEA Conference and Expo was held as a virtual event, bringing together water and wastewater professionals from across California for education, networking, and exhibits.

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  • September 24, 2020

    Vitrified Clay Pipe Corrosion — First Virtual Monthly Presentation

    LABS held its first-ever virtual monthly presentation, covering vitrified clay pipe corrosion. The event marked the section's transition to online programming.

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  • 2020

    LABS Virtual Election 2020

    Members participated in a virtual election to select new board members for the Los Angeles Basin Section.

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  • 2020

    COVID-19 Update to Members

    LABS issued an update to members regarding COVID-19 and its impact on section activities, including the shift to virtual events.

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  • December 2, 2020

    2020 Call for Award Nominations — Deadline Extended

    Members were invited to nominate peers, projects, agencies, or themselves for CWEA awards. The nomination deadline was extended to December 2, 2020.

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  • February 20, 2020

    Onsite Water Recycling: Rethinking Reuse

    A presentation exploring innovative approaches to onsite water recycling and reuse strategies for the built environment.

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  • January 15, 2020

    Water Reuse Workshop 2020

    LABS held a full-day Water Reuse Workshop, offering in-depth technical sessions for water and wastewater professionals in the region.

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Earlier Highlights

  • December 12, 2019

    Vitrified Clay Pipe Corrosion Presentation

    A technical session on corrosion challenges and solutions for vitrified clay pipe in wastewater collection systems.

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  • December 3–5, 2019

    Membrane Operator Certification (MOC-IV) — MBR Systems

    LABS hosted a three-day Membrane Operator Certification course covering membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems for wastewater treatment professionals.

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  • October 19, 2019

    Beach Cleanup at Santa Monica Beach

    LABS members gathered for a community service beach cleanup at Santa Monica Beach, supporting environmental stewardship along the coast.

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  • Late 2019

    LABS of CWEA 2019 Annual Awards Banquet

    The section celebrated member and project achievements at the 2019 Annual Awards Banquet, recognizing excellence across the Los Angeles Basin water community.

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  • January 2019

    LABS of CWEA 2018 Awards Annual Banquet

    The 2018 awards banquet honored outstanding contributions from members, agencies, and projects during the preceding year.

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  • December 13, 2018

    One Water Climate Risk Assessment for Wastewater & Stormwater Infrastructure

    A presentation examining climate risk assessment methodologies for wastewater and stormwater systems under the One Water framework.

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  • October 31 – November 1, 2018

    Water/Wastewater Automation Workshop

    A two-day workshop focused on automation technologies and practices for water and wastewater treatment facilities.

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