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  • 10 Dec

    Leveraging Technology & AI in Workforce Operations

    Tune in for a dynamic webcast initiative spotlighting innovative workforce strategies from water and wastewater utilities across the United States!

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  • 07 Jan

    Retention, Training, and Upskilling

    Tune in to this dynamic webcast initiative spotlighting innovative workforce strategies from water and wastewater utilities across the United States.

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  • 11 Feb

    Recruitment Strategies, Talent Pipelines, Equity and Inclusion

    Learn how utilities are advancing workforce diversity and recruitment in the first WEF/Raftelis webcast. Learn innovative strategies for talent pipelines, equity, and inclusion from industry leaders.

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  • 22 - 24 Mar

    Young Professionals Summit

    The WEF/AWWA Young Professionals (YP) Summit is the premier water and wastewater industry workshop for young professionals. Join other young leaders by exploring your role in water and discussing how you can best serve the water sector at large.

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  • 24 - 27 Mar

    WEF/AWWA Utility Management 2026

    The 2026 WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference will be held March 24–27 in Charlotte, NC, uniting water and wastewater leaders to strengthen utility performance, innovate around resource recovery, and drive the transition to a Circular Water Economy through smarter management, strategic planning, and collaborative solutions.

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  • 14 - 15 Apr

    National Water Policy Fly-In

    Join us in Washington, D.C., to amplify your voice, shape the future of water policy, and ensure continued progress for the water sector.

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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.

Biosolids Resource Recovery

Safe and sustainable: Biosolids management transforms wastewater solids into odor-controlled, pathogen-reduced agricultural products, strictly regulated for environmental safety.

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Government & Regulatory Affairs

Empower water professionals with knowledge and tools to influence public policy—WEF advocacy promotes awareness and engagement on key water issues.

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Operations

From hands-on training and leadership opportunities, such as the WEFTEC 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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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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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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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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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 various management initiatives, resources, and educational, training, and networking opportunities.

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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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Collection Systems and Conveyance

Sanitary sewers safely transport household and commercial wastewater through underground systems, improving public health and meeting modern infrastructure standards.

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