2025 WASTEWATER DISEASE SURVEILLANCE SUMMIT
Join WEF, the California Department of Public Health and water colleagues for the third annual event.
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WEF Encourages Congress to Protect Against Proposed Cuts to Federal Funding
WEF is deeply concerned by proposed cuts to water infrastructure funding in the White House’s FY26 discretionary spending request to Congress.
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WateReuse Industrial Water Solutions 2025
Industrial Water Solutions is an essential conference for professionals who provide, treat, manage, use, or regulate water in industrial settings — helping turn waste streams into value streams. Join us June 23–25 in Columbus, Ohio, for three days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration.
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Blöschl Wins Stockholm Water Prize 2025
Professor Günter Blöschl, a leader in water engineering and hydrology, has been honored with the Stockholm Water Prize 2025 for his pioneering work in flood risk reduction and water resource management, advancing our global understanding of flood dynamics, particularly in the context of climate change.
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Upcoming Events
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28 May
Nutrient Trading Workshop
Join us on May 28, 2025, in Madison, Wis., for a dynamic workshop focused on nutrient trading, addressing agricultural nutrient management through the circular water economy.
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03 - 04 Jun
Wastewater Disease Surveillance Summit
Over the two days of this FREE event, you’ll hear presentations and panel discussions related to the lifecycle of wastewater surveillance programs—from sample collection to analysis, data use, and planning for the future—and have the opportunity to interact with other professionals in the field.
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04 - 06 Jun
WEFMAX in Palm Springs 2025
Registration is complimentary for attendees. Guests are welcome to attend the Wednesday/Thursday socials at a fee of $100 US per guest. You will be able to pay for your guest when you register.
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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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15 - 18 Jul
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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