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WEF/WEAT COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND STORMWATER CONFERENCE

Join engineers, utility leaders, operators, and other water professionals to explore proven approaches to collection system performance, stormwater innovation, regulatory resilience, and more. July 15-18 | Houston, TX  | Register ➤

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Join Us at Industrial Water Solutions 2025

Discover cutting-edge strategies in water reuse, circular economy, and sustainable industrial water management. Hosted by WEF and WateReuse, this premier event brings together industry leaders and innovators in Columbus, OH, June 23–25, 2025. 

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Anaerobic Co-digestion: Principles and Guidelines

New WEF title equips wastewater professionals—including engineers, researchers, operations staff, educators, and students—with essential knowledge and practical guidance to optimize anaerobic co-digestion systems. Available in print and digital formats.

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2025 Colletions Systems & Stormwater Conference

This joint event is hosted by the Water Environment Federation in partnership with the Water Environment Association of Texas. The event takes place July 15-18.

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  • 23 - 25 Jun

    WEF/WateReuse 2025 Industrial Water Solutions

    Industrial Water Solutions brings together industry and utility leaders for two days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration to advance sustainable water management in industrial operations.

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    Collection Systems & Stormwater 2025

    This conference is hosted by the Water Environment Federation in partnership with the Water Environment Association of Texas. Save the date for the 2025 Collection Systems and Stormwater Conference! 

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  • 27 Sep - 01 Oct

    WEFTEC 2025

    Connect in person with the full water community and work toward a world free of water challenges. Don't miss the 98th Annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference.

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EXPLORE ALL PRACTICE AREAS

WEF is a source of high-quality technical resources featuring the latest research, news, and education. WEF's members and other credible resources have created and compiled this information into the Practice Area groupings listed in the dropdown menu.

Industrial Water Resources

Industries treat and reuse wastewater and process water as well as provide environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment while reducing costs and maintaining value for their businesses.

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Operations

From hands-on-training and leadership opportunities, such as Operations Challenge, to online training, such as the Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals series, WEF provides operators with many opportunities to advance on-the-job knowledge and develop their careers.

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Public Health

The water sector and its systems protect public and ecological health. Using the data that can be collected through smart water technologies provides additional insights to address complex public health issues.

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Stormwater & Watershed Management

Take a comprehensive look at how all water resources, including uplands, drainage basins, wetlands, stormwater, surface water, and groundwater interact.

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Utility Management

To respond to myriad daily challenges faced by water and wastewater utility leaders, WEF continuously works with its members and partners to develop a variety of management initiatives; resources; and educational, training, and networking opportunities.

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Water & Wastewater Treatment

More than 16,000 publicly owned water resource recovery facilities operate in the United States. Skilled engineers and operators work together to ensure new and updated facilities continue to protect public health and the environment.

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Biosolids Resource Recovery

Through biosolids management, solid residue from wastewater treatment is processed to reduce or eliminate pathogens and minimize odors, forming a safe, beneficial agricultural product. Biosolids are carefully monitored and must be used in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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Collection Systems and Conveyance

The system of underground pipes and maintenance structures that convey wastewater has brought dramatic improvements to public health. Most sewers carry wastes from households and commercial establishments and are referred to as sanitary sewers.

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Government & Regulatory Affairs

WEF advocacy activities aim to educate WEF members and the water sector on public policy issues related to water quality and resources and equip them to play a greater role in water policy discussions.

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