Innovations in Treatment Technology Conference 2024
Join us May 21-24 for new technologies, successful innovations, and current best water-sector practices.
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LIFT Intelligent Water Systems Challenge Registration Open
WEF and the Water Research Foundation are holding the LIFT Intelligent Water Systems Challenge to demonstrate the value of "intelligent water systems" to protect public and ecological health. Registration closes soon!
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WEF Response to U.S. EPA MCL Regulation
On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released the final rule for a Safe Drinking Water Act Maximum Contaminant Limit (MCL) regulation that will require massive reductions of PFAS in drinking water. Ultimately, the new rule will have significant effects on wastewater treatment systems in several direct and indirect ways.
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Apply for an MS4 Award
Officially titled, the National Municipal Stormwater and Green Infrastructure Awards, this program inspires municipal separate stormwater sewer programs (MS4s) to seek innovative ways to meet and exceed regulatory requirements. Created in cooperation with the U.S. EPA, these awards recognize high-performing MS4 programs.
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WEF offers an assortment of conferences, webcasts, and other meetings and events. View the list of All Events
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15 - 17 Apr
DBIA/AWWA/WEF Design Build for Water/Wastewater 2024
#DBIAWater provides a platform for experienced, knowledgeable, and well-spoken industry experts to highlight best practices in design-build project delivery in the water and wastewater sector, and to discuss the merits of its as a means to achieve exceptional project outcomes!
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21 - 24 May
Innovations in Treatment Technology Conference 2024
The Innovations in Treatment Technology Conference 2024 will highlight new technologies, successful innovations, and current best practices in the industry in Virginia Beach, VA, May 21-24, 2024!
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18 - 21 Jun
Residuals and Biosolids Conference 2024
The Residuals and Biosolids Conference 2024 will highlight new technologies, successful innovations, and current best practices in the water sector. Join us June 18-21, 2024 in Oklahoma City!
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15 - 17 Jul
Circular Water Economy Summit 2024
Join us July 15-17 in Dallas, Texas, to continue the transformation to the circular water economy. Attend to hear solutions to industrial water challenges, explore the opportunities for developing circular water systems, and learn to commercialize the products that result from it.
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WEF Water Stories
Featured performers at the 2023 Opening General Session included Chicago’s first-ever Poet Laureate, Avery R. Young, who performed during the event.
Water Sector Comms Scholars Experience WEFTEC 2023
WEF brought a group of water sector communicators to WEFTEC 2023. Emily Garner is Public Utilities Information Specialist for the Greenville North Carolina Public Utilities Commission. Emily shares her experience at WEFTEC.
WEF WATER STORIES
Developing a diverse and passionate workforce that encourages more diversity in the water workforce is part of WEF's Strategic Plan. Charlotte Water Operator, Stacia Wilkes, tells us why she chose a career in water and why more women should too!
WEF Water Stories
Look behind the scenes at the 2023 U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Golden, Colo., and meet Naomi Park, the 2023 U.S. winner!
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WEF Response to U.S. EPA MCL Regulation
On April 10, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) released the final rule for a Safe Drinking Water Act Maximum Contaminant Limit (MCL) regulation ...
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New Spin on Artificial Reefs Protects Coasts, Houses Marine Life
‘Architected’ reefs from MIT use minimal materials to reduce wave energy by over 95%
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WEFTEC Earns Gold Sustainability Certification
WEFTEC has proudly earned the Events Industry Council (EIC) Sustainable Event Standards Gold Certification, marking a significant achievement in sustainable event ...
Continue ReadingImagine 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.
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