December 4, 2001 — Over 600 attendees from all U.S. states and 20 countries heard Peter Beering open the Water Security Summit today declaring that the threat of a potential attack on our water systems must be seriously considered.
The summit ran Dec. 3-4 in Hartford, Conn.
"There is no such thing as an immune jurisdiction," said Peter Beering as he urged water professionals to make common sense decisions in response to this threat.
Both speakers and attendees explored water system vulnerabilities; discussed guidelines for implementing security plans; and reviewed existing federal, state, and private resources.
"We are honored to assemble water security experts from around the world to benefit the safety of communities," said John Haestad, President and CEO of Haestad Methods. "This summit is a cornerstone event in the way that it fosters collaboration among water utilities, government authorities, legislators, and water professionals."
Robert M. Clark, Ph.D., P.E. gave the keynote address.
Other featured speakers included:
- Patrick T. Karney, P.E., D.E.E, Director of Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati
- Jeff Mosher, Director of Technical Services for the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies
- Thomas M. Walski, Ph.D., P.E., Vice President of Engineering, Haestad Methods
- Jacobo Sack, Chief Water Quality Engineering, Mekorot, The National Water Company, Israel
- Benjamin H. Grumbels, Deputy Chief of Staff, Committee on Science, U.S. House of Representatives
For more information, visit http://www.haestad.com/.
