May 17, 2005                         

WEFTEC®.05 IN THE NATION’S CAPITAL

Largest Water Quality Event will Feature 110 Technical Sessions, 24 Workshops, 800 Exhibitors

 Alexandria, VA – The largest water quality event in North America is coming to the Nation’s Capital! The latest in water quality research, technology and services will be on display October 29 through November 2, 2005 at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. during WEFTEC®.05, the Water Environment Federation’s 78th annual technical exhibition and conference.

     Ranked in the top 1% of all trade shows in North America, WEFTEC®.05 is a mega-show that is expected to draw over 16,000 attendees. With nearly 800 exhibiting companies and a world-class technical program, the show offers unparalleled educational and networking opportunities. Attendees can choose from 110 technical sessions, 24 workshops and 11 facility tours to design their own learning experience and gain insights into developments, regulations, and research, as well as emerging technologies and proven approaches to everyday water quality challenges.

    Most importantly, this year’s Washington, DC location has inspired a greater national and international policy focus and will offer attendees direct exposure to Capitol Hill.

     “[WEFTEC.05] promises wonderful opportunities for lawmakers and other government officials to interact directly with WEF members and learn more about what water professionals do for their communities and country,” said WEF President Lynn Orphan. “In turn, WEF members and WEFTEC® attendees will have the opportunity to visit Capitol Hill to discuss water issues face-to-face with their representatives in the House and Senate.”

     Other conference highlights include the Opening General Session, the intense skills competition of Operations Challenge 2005, AEESP/WEF Scientist Luncheon and Lecture, WEFTeach, Global Center, poster presentations, award presentations, WEFFilms luncheon program, student activities, and much more. For the latest updates, event and registration details, visit www.weftec.org.

Note to editors:

Media representatives interested in attending the conference can do so free of charge. Registration details will follow in June 2005.

About WEF

Founded in 1928, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization with members from varied disciplines who work toward the WEF vision of preservation and enhancement of the global water environment. The WEF network includes water quality professionals from 76 Member Associations in 30 countries. www.wef.org

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