Circular Water Economy
Reducing waste, recovering nutrients and energy, and regenerating nature to enhance resource efficiency and resilience.
EMBRACING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
WEF is leading the transformation to a Circular Water Economy by shifting away from the traditional take-use-dispose model to a more sustainable approach that maximizes the value of water resources.
In today's world, where viably managing resources is more critical than ever, circular water emerges as a powerful, forward-thinking solution. By prioritizing resource recovery and innovative water management, circular water helps secure reliable water access for all.
Get involved in WEF’s circular water initiatives!
Learn
Enroll in the Circular Water 101 Course to gain a deeper understanding of the circular water concept. Please provide us your contact information and sign up to receive the latest information as we prepare to launch the course in summer 2025.
Engage
Become a WEF Circular Water Ambassador by presenting the Circular Economy 101 slides at your next event! Take part in our Study Tour program to see circular water economy initiatives in action: Denmark – June 15-21
Japan - August 24-30 Apply today.
Upcoming Events
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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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PAST EVENTS
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13 Jun
Nutrient Trading Workshop
This interactive workshop, co-hosted by WEF and Central States Water Environment Association and sponsored by Walton Family Foundation, brought together utilities, regulators, agricultural partners, and water professionals to discuss the policy frameworks, case studies, and technical tools behind successful nutrient trading programs. Attendees gained practical insights into project design, measurement and verification, and stakeholder collaboration to support water quality improvements and advance circular water economy solutions. The slide provides a summary of the event, including speaker presentations and relevant materials.
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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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18 - 20 Jul
Circular Water Economy Summit 2023
Join us July 18-20 in Nashville, Tenn., to discuss best practices, examine real-life examples of circular water 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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Test your knowledge of wastewater and laboratory with a 10-question, multiple-choice quiz. Quizzes incorporate math, safety, and various other topics to help you test, maintain, and advance your wastewater knowledge.
