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| American Chemical Society |
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| The ACS is an individual membership organization. It was founded in 1876, and now includes more than 158,000 members at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry. The organization provides a broad range of opportunities for peer interaction and career development. For further information on programs and membership contact:
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American Chemical Society |
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1155 Sixteenth Street, NW |
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Washington DC, 20036 |
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1-800-227-5558 |
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www.chemistry.org | |
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| American Public Health Association (APHA) |
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| The APHA is the largest organization of public health professionals in the world and has been influencing policies and setting priorities in public health for over 125 years. APHA brings together researchers, health service providers, administrators, teachers, and other health workers in a multidisciplinary environment of professional exchange, study and action. For further information on programs and membership contact:
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American Public Health Association |
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800 I Street, NW |
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Washington DC, 20001-3710 |
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1-202-777-2742 |
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www.apha.org | |
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| American Public Works Association (APWA) |
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| The APWA is an international educational and professional association of companies and individuals providing public works services. The association has 67 chapters throughout North America and a membership of 28,000. For further information on programs and membership contact:
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American Public Works Association |
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2345 Grand Boulevard, Suite 700 |
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Kansas City, MO 64108-2625 |
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1-816-472-6100 |
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www.apwa.net | |
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| American Water Works Association (AWWA) |
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| The AWWA is an association that conducts research and provides publications, information, training, and technical assistance to water supply systems. There are Sections of the organization that are active in holding meetings and training in all states. For further information on programs and membership contact: |
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American Water Works Association |
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6666 W. Quincy Avenue |
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Denver, CO 80235 |
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1-303-794-7711 |
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www.awwa.org | |
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| The association also operates a Small Systems Support Hotline that is available for technical support to all water system operators. The number is: 1-800-366-0107 |
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| National Ground Water Association (NGWA) |
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| The NGWA is a professional society and trade association representing the groundwater industry. They provide expositions, education, publications and research on wells and groundwater. For further information contact:
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National Ground Water Association |
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601 Dempsey Road |
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Westerville, OH 43081 |
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1-800-551-7379 |
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www.ngwa.org | |
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| National Rural Water Association (NRWA) |
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| The NRWA provides technical publications, training, and technical assistance to small water systems and water districts. There are active chapters in most states that provide technical assistance in both the water supply and wastewater fields. For further information contact:
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| The National Environmental Services Center (NESC) |
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| The National Environmental Services Center is a nonprofit organization providing technical assistance and information about drinking water, wastewater disposal, solid waste disposal, infrastructure security, utility management and environmental training to communities serving fewer than 10,000 people.
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The National Environmental Services Center |
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P.O. Box 6064 |
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West Virginia University |
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Morgantown, WV 26506-6064 |
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1-800-624-8301 |
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www.nesc.wvu.edu | |
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| New England Water Works Association(NEWWA) |
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| The NEWWA is a membership organization representing water supply operators and professionals in the New England states. They sponsor meetings and training and have publications available. For further information contact:
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New England Water Works Association |
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125 Hopping Brook Road |
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Holliston, MA 01746 |
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1-508-893-7979 |
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www.newwa.org | |
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| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) |
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| The USEPA establishes national standards for protection of the environment. These standards are then generally enforced by state agencies. USEPA maintains a Safe Drinking Water Hotline to provide information on drinking water regulations and documents. The hours of operation are M - F, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, EST. The number is: 1-800-426-4791 |
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| Details on all USEPA programs can be reviewed at their web site: www.epa.gov. |
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| USABlueBook |
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| We have a technical support team with a wide variety of experience that is ready to help you. Contact:
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USABlueBook |
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P.O. Box 9006 |
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Gurnee, IL 60031-9006 |
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1-800-548-1234 |
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Fax: 1-847-689-3030 |
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www.usabluebook.com | |
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| Water Environment Federation (WEF) |
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| The WEF is a professional organization representing the wastewater and pollution control industry. The national and state organizations provide meetings, training, and publications that are very helpful to wastewater system operators. For further information contact:
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Water Environment Federation |
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601 Wythe Street |
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Alexandria, VA 22314-1994 |
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1-800-666-0206 |
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www.wef.org | |
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| Water Quality Association (WQA) |
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| The WQA is the trade association for the manufacturers of point-of-use (POU) water treatment industry (water softeners, home water filters, etc). They have information available on POU devices. For further information contact:
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Water Quality Association |
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4151 Naperville Road |
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Lisle, IL 60532 |
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1-630-505-0160 |
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www.wqa.org | |
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