News

Association of American Colleges and Universities Meeting

Submitted by debmartinez on February 2, 2012 - 10:42am

The Association of American Colleges and Universities hosted its annual meeting in Washington this past week. IUVA Executive Director Deborah Martinez participated in the Diverse Issues in Higher Education Magazine-sponsored session, titled “The Critical Role of Mentoring in Increasing Graduates and Faculty of Color.” Ms. Martinez, pictured here with Dr. Juan E.

NSF International UV Protocol

Submitted by debmartinez on January 27, 2012 - 11:01am

As an IUVA member, you have a unique position to review and comment on technical and policy documents within our community that affect UV applications. NSF International has asked for review and comment of ETV protocols, and, in particular, NSF has included IUVA in the group of communities it has reached out to for this feedback. This is an opportunity for our membership to utilize its expertise on an issue of national importance and make comments about the content of this document. I ask you to consider responding to the request from NSF.

London Workshop

Submitted by debmartinez on December 13, 2011 - 6:30pm

In cooperation with WRc in the UK, IUVA conducted a successful one day event in the city centre of London on the 7th Dec. The workshop was specifically designed to exchange information about experience with UV implementation, in particular to address the UK Drinking Water Inspectorate guidelines for UV disinfection for drinking water.  New applications such as Advanced Oxidation and experiences from other European countries and the US were also presented and discussed. The event attracted 70 attendees from the UK, but also internationally.

IUVA at Water Quality Technology Conference and Exposition (WQTC)

Submitted by debmartinez on November 27, 2011 - 8:03pm

IUVA  President Paul Swaim, P.E.(pictured), President-elect, Dr.Karl Linden and Executive Director Deborah Martinez attended the Water Quality Technology Conference and Exposition in Phoenix, AZ.  IUVA had a booth in the main expo hall. 

Successful UV-Ballast Water Workshop in Hamburg, Germany

Submitted by debmartinez on November 27, 2011 - 7:52pm

IUVA held another successful event for the UV-Ballast Workshop in Hamburg, Germany.  Dr. Andreas Kolch, IUVA EMEA Hub Director, led the discussion on Ballast water treatment by means of UV rays.

Latest Issue of IUVA News (Volume 13/No. 3)

Submitted by debmartinez on November 8, 2011 - 9:53am

We are happy to announce that the latest issue of IUVA News has been published, and you can access it in its entirety here (membership required). As you will see, the issue covers topics such as Drinking Water UV Operations Without On-line UVT Monitoring: The Default UVT and Sensor Setpoint Approaches to Validation, Disinfection of Storm Water Overflows and Low UVT Wastewaters UV Disinfection of Storm Water Overflows and Low UVT Wastewaters, and Medium Pressure UV Treatment of Ballast Water.

IUVA at WefTec 2011

Submitted by debmartinez on October 29, 2011 - 7:51pm

IUVA’s Treasurer Katie Bell, Ph.D. from CDM and Executive Director, Deb Martinez both attended the WefTec Conference in Los Angeles, CA. Several conference attendees inquired and requested information about membership with IUVA. 

Toronto Meeting Update

Submitted by debmartinez on October 2, 2011 - 7:14pm

The meeting was very successful, and it was great to gather both associations for the second time.  Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDH) will be available in the coming weeks.  Please contact administration@iuva.org with any questions.  See you in Las Vegas!

IUVA's New Executive Director

Submitted by debmartinez on June 30, 2011 - 11:00pm

Washington, D.C. – The International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA), the leading voice for ultraviolet technologies worldwide, has appointed Deborah Martinez, Executive Director. Ms. Martinez began her work in that position in June and one of her first responsibilities will be to open an office in Washington, D.C. In her new role, she will provide leadership, strategic guidance and management for the daily operations of IUVA.

IUVA Elects New Leadership

Submitted by debmartinez on June 11, 2011 - 11:00pm

Washington, DC – An international jury comprise of the members and the Board of Directors for the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) has elected Paul D. Swaim, P.E., as president of the Board of Directors for IUVA. Swaim will serve for two years, and will continue in his current role at CH2M Hill as vice president, senior principal technologist, and CH2M HILL's Global Technology Leader for Water Treatment, responsible for leadership across the spectrum of drinking water treatment processes and services.