AMTA, AWWA Present Awards at Membrane Technology Conference

March 5, 2015
Awardees were recognized at an awards luncheon during the conference in Orlando, Fla.

The American Membrane Technology Assn. and the American Water Works Assn. announced four awardees at the 2015 Membrane Technology Conference (MTC). Awardees were recognized at an awards luncheon during the conference in Orlando, Fla.

Michael Vernon of Indian River County Utilities in Vero Beach, Fla. was presented with the Robert O. Vernon Operator of the Year Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions by a plant operator working at a membrane filtration, desalination or water reuse facility that resulted in significant, long-term improvement in water production and/or water reuse.

San Elijo Water Reclamation Facility in Cardiff, Calif. was presented with the Membrane Facility of the Year Award. The award recognizes an outstanding water/wastewater facility that uses any membrane technology with high efficiency in an environmentally friendly approach.

Jorge Arroyo, former director of innovative water technologies for the Texas Water Development Board, was presented with the Water Quality Person of the Year Award. The award recognizes outstanding contributions by an individual in government, academia, research or other to water supply improvement.

Hydranautics, Nitto Group Co. in Oceanside, Calif. was presented with the Membrane Exhibit of the Year Award. The award recognizes and honors the organization that highlights the importance of membrane technology with an exhibit booth at MTC.

Source: American Water Works Assn.

Sponsored Recommendations

Energy Efficient System Design for WWTPs

Feb. 7, 2024
System splitting with adaptive control reduces electrical, maintenance, and initial investment costs.

Blower Isentropic Efficiency Explained

Feb. 7, 2024
Learn more about isentropic efficiency and specific performance as they relate to blowers.

How to Build a Better Blower Station

Feb. 7, 2024
Designing a blower aeration system for a wastewater treatment plant has many moving pieces. Each contributes to the overall health and efficiency of the system and the impact ...

Understanding Current Blower Technology & Isentropic Efficiency in Blowers

Feb. 7, 2024
Blowers are a critical resource for wastewater treatment plants, which makes choosing the best blower vital for plant operational success. No plant is stagnant, so a one size ...