Volunteer Community Projects

WEF volunteers, through Communities, Focus Groups, Task Forces, and Accelerators, have the opportunity to use their expertise and develop curated materials on emerging topics in the water sector for distribution on Access Water.

Publishing a fact sheet or other community product allows WEF volunteers to turn their expertise into a clear, credible resource that delivers real value to the water sector. These products elevate your Community’s voice, extend your impact beyond meetings and events, and help practitioners understand emerging or complex topics through trusted WEF channels.

The following represent different options for content delivery that can be tailored to a specific topic of interest.

Submit your idea for the following products through the ConcEPT form and contact your Community Manager for more information!

Fact Sheets: Clear, focused explanations of a single topic

Short document – up to approximately 6 pages – focused on a single topic in an accessible way. Fact sheets can be published as part of a series, but each fact sheet should stand on its own. Available to the general public on Access Water.​

Example: Optimization of Thickening and Dewatering for Operators Series – Fact Sheet #1: Introduction

Technical Reports: In-depth exploration of complex or emerging topics

Longer documents – up to approximately 40 pages – intended for topics that are too large or detailed for a short publication. Often used for exploring emerging topics or challenges in the water sector. Most are available only to WEF members on Access Water.​

Example: Distributed Water Infrastructure – Framework and Possibilities

Magazine Articles: Practical insights, case studies, and professional perspectives

Published in WEF’s flagship publication, Water Environment & Technology (WE&T). Submission guidelines and information can be found here. More information about the magazine, including past issues, can be found here.

Compilations: Curated collections of technical resources

A selection of resources (usually 8-12) available on Access Water, curated to provide insight on the state of the field in the specific subject area. Selections can be papers from WEFTEC and other conferences, fact sheets, technical reports, or book chapters. Available on Access Water.​

Example: Compilation on PFAS Fundamentals

We invite you to explore our other products below. Please contact your WEF Community Manager to learn how to get started.

Webcasts: Live or recorded knowledge‑sharing and discussion

Webcasts (1.5-2 hours in length) provide the opportunity to share the latest industry trends, practices, technologies, and solutions in the water sector. Details on webcast development can be found here.

Example: Carbon-Based Advanced Treatment (CBAT) in Water Reuse - The Latest in Implementation, Research & Operations

Surveys: Gathering real-world insights and data

Surveys of WEF’s members or the water sector provide actionable, real‑world insight on specific topics of interest to support advocacy, innovation, workforce planning, and infrastructure investment, and long‑term sector resilience. WEF’s marketing and communications team and relevant Community Advisor will need to be engaged in the design and scope of such a survey.

Example: 2022 National Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Needs Assessment Survey Results

Books: Authoritative, peer‑reviewed reference materials

Peer-reviewed standards, Manuals of Practice, and other publications are intended to provide information through a review of technical practices and detailed procedures that research and experience have shown to be functional and practical. WEF Communities are closely involved in the development process. More information can be found here.

Example: Design of Water Resource Recovery Facilities, Manual of Practice 8, 7^th edition

Circular Water Economy Ideas

The circular water economy transforms how we manage water. Content that helps advance circular water solutions through the principles of Reduce- Recover- Regenerate can be proposed. We welcome submissions that showcase innovative approaches, measurable impacts, lessons learned, and practical insights that can inspire and inform the broader water community. This can include case studies for our global map or other topics for panels and presentations. Ideas can be submitted here.

Example: Interactive Global Map

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