PUBLICATIONS
Technical Expertise. Impactful Careers.
Expand your technical knowledge and protect public health and the environment with the industry’s most trusted water quality resources.
Elevate your skills and ensure professional advancement with the Water Environment Federation’s comprehensive portfolio of technical publications. Backed by proven research and the collective wisdom of 31,000 industry specialists, our resources provide the practical guidance and scientific research you need to make confident, compliant decisions every day.
The Gold Standard of Water Quality Expertise
Reliable water systems are built on sound science, proven operations, and continuous technical innovation. The WEF network is the primary engine behind the industry’s standard operating procedures. Our members, communities, and researchers collaborate to write and peer-review every guide, manual, and journal. By tapping into these resources, you engage with a living, evolving network of technical experts who are advancing the entire water profession.
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Flagship Periodicals & Digital Libraries
Water Environment & Technology (WE&T)
Flagship Industry News & Technical Trends
Stay at the forefront of the water sector with WEF’s premier magazine, Water Environment & Technology (WE&T). Through practical case studies, regulatory analysis, and operational highlights, WE&T delivers high-value, engaging insights directly from the field. It’s your connection to the innovative practices shaping our industry.
Access Water
Unlocking a World of Digital Water Knowledge
Instantly search WEF’s extensive online technical library. Access Water compiles technical reports, digital books, conference papers, and fact sheets into a unified, searchable platform. Support your daily work with on-demand access to decades of water science and engineering expertise.
Water Environment Research (WER)
Groundbreaking Science and Applied Research
As the sector’s premier peer-reviewed scientific journal, Water Environment Research (WER) publishes high-impact papers on emerging contaminants, innovative treatment technologies, and environmental policy to keep you on the cutting edge of water science.
Essential Manuals & Professional Standards
Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater
The Laboratory Standard for Compliance and Safety
Ensure absolute accuracy in your analysis with the world’s most trusted laboratory manual. Co-published by WEF, American Water Works Association, and American Public Health Association, Standard Methods provides the peer-reviewed, state-of-the-art procedures necessary to test water quality, satisfy regulatory mandates, and protect public health and the environment
Operator Training Manuals
Foundational Skills for Frontline Success
Prepare for certification exams and build on-the-job confidence. Our operator training manuals, including the industry-standard Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals series, provide highly visual, step-by-step guidance designed to support licensure, enhance operational safety, and ensure career momentum.
Books & Study Guides
Manuals of Practice for Engineering and Operations
Master the complex details of design, maintenance, and utility management. Our extensive catalog of technical books, study materials, and Manuals of Practice (MOPs) offers comprehensive, peer-reviewed engineering specifications, and operational best practices.
Your Reference Library for Professional Growth
Integrating WEF’s technical publications into your daily routine is a direct investment in your utility’s performance and your own career trajectory. With these resources at your desk, you ensure:
Uncompromising Technical Accuracy
Eliminate guesswork with peer-reviewed data and compliant testing procedures.
Regulatory Peace of Mind
Confidently meet local, state, and federal guidelines using the sector’s most trusted manuals.
Elevated Professional Standing
Translate technical knowledge into active leadership, preparing yourself and your team for the next stage of advancement.
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