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Words on Water Podcast #184

🎧 LISTEN to WEF President-elect Jamie Eichenberger explain how, without significant funding increases for water infrastructure, there will be long-term harm to public health, environmental protection, social equity, and economic growth in communities..

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Want to Help Lead WEF?

Calling all water sector professionals! WEF's call for nominations for Vice President and non-officer Trustees on the Board of Trustees is open now. We are seeking individuals who have an interest in serving WEF at a high strategic leadership level.

Nominations close June 4, 2021.

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Register today for the Stormwater Summit 2021 Virtual Event

Registration is now open for #WEFStormwater. Register today for a chance to virtually experience innovative topics, peer-to-peer networking opportunities, and informative sessions from forward-thinking leaders in stormwater.  

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WEF Now Accepting Applications

WEF is now accepting applications for the seventh annual National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards Program. Submit your nomination today.

Nominations are due Monday, May 10, 2021.

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CDC to Expand Use of Wastewater-Based Disease Surveillance With WEF

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has selected WEF to develop, manage, and provide training for a nationwide network of water utilities, public health agencies, and laboratories participating in wastewater-based disease surveillance.

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Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals II—Solids Handling and Support Systems

We’re excited to announce that Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals II—Solids Handling and Support Systems, the highly-anticipated sequel in the Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals training series, is now available. This manual helps operators prepare for the first three levels of certification examinations.

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NEW – CE Credit Archive

WEF has launched its CE Credit Archive to let you track your earned credits, access your continuing education documents anytime, and serve as an archive for state reporting.

The archive currently includes CE Credit records for WEFTECs 2016 through 2020 (WEFTEC Connect) and past WEF Education and Training events, beginning in 2017.

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Register today for the Innovations in Process Engineering 2021 Virtual Event

Registration is now open for #WEFProcessEng. Register today for a chance to virtually experience innovative topics, peer-to-peer networking opportunities, and informative sessions from forward-thinking leaders in the water sector.  

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Residuals and Biosolids 2021: A Virtual Event

  • 11 May

    Residuals and Biosolids 2021: A Virtual Event

    The Water Environment Federation's Residuals and Biosolids Committee is pleased to announce the 2021 Residuals and Biosolids conference in Columbus, Ohio.

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