ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is urging the White House and Congress to provide robust funding and prioritize resilience in rebuilding the water infrastructure in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands that was damaged by the recent hurricanes.

WEF also requests that the Administration and Congress act to remove any restrictions that prevent certified drinking water and wastewater operators from providing assistance in a disaster area.

Sao Paulo, Brazil – The International Desalination Association (IDA) announces that Miguel Angel Sanz, director of strategic development for Treatment Infrastructure Division of SUEZ, has been elected president of IDA for the 2017-2019 term.

In addition, IDA announced that Rachid Ghamraoui, vice president of BESIX, has been named 1st vice president, and Li Youqing, chief executive officer of Harbin ROPV Industry Development, has been named 2nd vice president.