The Water Environment Federation is a not-for-profit association that provides technical education and training for thousands of water quality professionals who clean water and return it safely to the environment. WEF members have proudly protected public health, served their local communities, and supported clean water worldwide since 1928.

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WEFTEC

Find out about WEFTEC, the world's largest water-quality event! Registration for WEFTEC 2019 will be open in the spring.

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WEF WaterBlog

Feb. 7, 2019 — Jennifer Ivey, WEF chair of the 2019 Utility Management Conference,  blogs about the popular conference, a joint partnership between WEF and AWWA.

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Awards

Applications for 2019 Are Now Being Accepted!

Are you a graduate student pursuing a degree in the water environment field? Learn how you can apply for this $25,000 scholarship to help cover education related expenses.

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Leadership

Podcast No. 77

🎧 Feb. 12, 2019 — Adam Davis, senior counsel at DHM Research, discusses results of a national opinion survey conducted with Blue Drop that found one-third of people do not know the source of their drinking water and two-thirds do not know the destination of their wastewater after it is cleaned.

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Now Hiring: Executive Director

The Executive Director of the Water Environment Federation works collaboratively with WEF's Board of Trustees and volunteer leadership, including the House of Delegates, the Committee Leadership Council, and Member Association leaders to develop and lead a strategic vision for the future of WEF and a plan to execute on the strategic vision. A position and candidate specification announcement for the executive director search is now available.

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Membership

YP Scholarships Available for Water Week

Are you a WEF Young Professional? Do you want to attend Water Week 2019 in Washington? Learn how you can apply for a $400 scholarship to help cover the cost of attending the National Water Policy Fly-In.

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Government Affairs

National Water Policy Fly-In

The National Water Policy Fly-In is an opportunity for you to engage directly with Members of Congress, the EPA, and other federal agencies on the most important federal legislative and regulatory matters. 

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Membership

Member Perspectives

WEF members share their experiences and insights on working for water and the value of WEF membership.

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Meetings & Events

Driving Change Through Innovation: Pathways to Biosolids Resource Recovery

Super Saver Registration Deadline: March 15. Featuring the latest developments in all aspects of biosolids treatment and management from research and technology advancements through regulations, land application and product marketing. 

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Meetings & Events

Registration Is Now Open!

Take part in the inaugural WEF Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Symposium. Join leading Stormwater and GI professionals for three days of interactive sessions, workshops, networking, and one-on-one interaction with thought-leaders.

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Training

New Certification Studybook Now Available

Master the central concepts, terminology, and processes of wastewater collection systems with the Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification Studybook, second edition.

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This dynamic online search tool connects you with leading water sector products, services, and solutions providers.

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Jobs

Career Center

Find a Job. Fill a Position. WEF's Career Center makes it easy. To get started, visit the WEF Career Center today!

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Training

Training for the Operator of the Future

Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals is a cutting-edge training resource designed to educate current and future generations of water-quality professionals.

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Technical Resources

WEF is a source of high-quality technical resource area featuring the latest research, news, and education. 

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WEF Product Spotlight

Innovative products and services available to the water sector.

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Featured Event

Featured event

Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Symposium 2019

  • 08 May

    Conference: May 8 - 10 | Table Top Exhibition: May 9 | Greater Fort Lauderdale-Broward County Convention Center Fort Lauderdale, Florida

    This symposium is held by the Water Environment Federation (WEF) in affiliation with the WEF Stormwater Institute and the National Green Infrastructure Certification Program, and in cooperation with the Florida Water Environment Association and the Water Research Foundation.

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