WEFTEC 2024

WEFTEC 2024 was more than just a conference. Attendees connected in person with the full water community and worked toward life free of water challenges.

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What's Happening at WEF

2025 WEF Fellows Program – Nominate Today!

Do you know someone who’s made an immense difference in the world of water? Would you like to be recognized for your accomplishments in the water community? Nominations are open for the WEF Fellows program!

 

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WEF Stays Focused on Our Mission

Our mission and values remain steady, even in periods of transition. Hear from our President and Executive Director.

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Apply Now for the 2025 Water Leadership Institute

The Water Leadership Institute program develops and connects emerging leaders in the water sector through education, training, and networking opportunities. 

Applications are due by 11:59pm Pacific Time on January 16th! 

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Think of me as your on-call, super-brained librarian to get you the specific information you need fast. Just type your questions to me and I’ll use my artificial intelligence and the curated list of WEF resources I’ve been trained on to give you a custom response.

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Let’s speak with a united voice for water!

Aging infrastructure, strict requirements, and continued economic pressures have put unprecedented stress on local governments and agencies that provide essential water services. Elected officials are being called upon to make tough choices that will impact water quality and the viability of our communities for generations to come.

The Water Advocates Program helps you to reach out to and connect with elected officials on important water quality issues.

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Selected Upcoming Events

WEF offers an assortment of conferences, webcasts, and other meetings and events. View the list of All Events

  • 11 - 14 Feb

    WEF/AWWA Utility Management 2025

    Get prepared for the WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference 2025 in Dallas, Texas, to join water and wastewater managers and professionals at one of the leading, most informative, and most prestigious management conferences in the water sector.

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  • 06 - 09 May

    Residuals & Biosolids and Innovations in Treatment Technology 2025

    Hear from professionals as they highlight new technologies, successful innovations, and current best practices. Get a real-world look at projects implemented, and participate in an interactive experience with equipment, technology, and service vendors that continue to improve efforts in providing high-quality infrastructure throughout the country.

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WEF WATER STORIES

One of WEF's strategic goals is to attract and develop a diverse and passionate water workforce. This year at WEFTEC, Affinity Groups met that brought together people who share a common identity and provide a safe space to discuss issues facing the groups.

WEF WATER STORIES

WEF has many programs to support students and young professionals in the water sector. Mackenzie Rickard is an InFLOW and 2024 WEF Communications Scholar; watch this video to learn more about her journey.

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Stormwater & Watershed Management
2024 in Review: This Year’s Top Five Stormwater Report Stories

With 2025 just around the corner, take a fresh look at Stormwater Report’s five most popular articles from this year

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Help WEF Assess State of U.S. Stormwater Sector by Dec. 31

2024 U.S. MS4 Needs Assessment Survey seeks responses from regulated MS4 communities of all sizes

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Stormwater & Watershed Management
Exploring Why Hurricanes (Sometimes) Intensify So Quickly

New measurements underscore how sea spray can transform ordinary storms into severe hurricanes

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Imagine life free of water challenges. What does that look like to you? Check out WEF’s new Strategic Plan to see how we’ll get there and then share your water story.

Details About the Strategic Plan

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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Join or Renew Your WEF Membership Today

Connect with our community of water professionals who ensure that our local communities have access to clean water that protects public health. Explore our member benefits and find the membership type that’s right for you.

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