Collection Systems & Conveyance
The system of underground pipes and maintenance structures that convey wastewater has brought dramatic improvements to public health. Most sewers carry wastes from households and commercial establishments and are referred to as sanitary sewers. U.S. EPA estimates the U.S. has about 805,000 km (500,000 miles) of publicly-owned sanitary sewers with a similar expanse of privately-owned sewer systems.
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The latest collections systems and conveyance articles, videos, and other content from throughout the organization and across the water sector.
Stage Set for Collection Systems and Stormwater Conference 2024 in Hartford
CSSC 2024, set to take place April 9-12, features diverse array of educational programming
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Continue ReadingWEFTEC 2023 Exceeds Expectations
This year’s WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference, lived up to its reputation as the water sector's leading marketplace for ...
Continue ReadingTalking Operations Challenge 2023
Each year at WEFTEC, Operations Challenge showcases the skills and expertise of wastewater professionals. The competition promotes teamwork, innovation, and the ...
Continue ReadingWinners Crowned in 36th Operations Challenge Competition
If you heard cheering while exploring the WEFTEC exhibition, chances are high that it came from Operations Challenge — widely considered the water sector’s most ...
Continue ReadingFeatured Collection Systems Resources
The featured resources below are just a sample of everything WEF has to offer. Search our entire website and technical resource database for more.
Technologies for CMOM Activities in Wastewater Collection Systems
This publication identifies technologies to further your transition into more preventive and even predictive operations & maintenance (O&M) activities.
LinkedIn Discussion Forum
Join this active discussion on topics relating to collection systems on LinkedIn. The group allows members to network with and learn from other water quality experts. Receive updates on WEF education and training on this subject.
Wastewater Collection Systems Management
The 7th edition of WEF Manual of Practice No. 7 provides guidance, strategies, and ideas that may be used by a wastewater collection system manager to be successful within these many fields of expertise.
Skills Builder
Put your knowledge to the test with WEF Skills Builder. These quizzes incorporate math, safety, and a variety of other topics to help you test, maintain, and advance your wastewater knowledge.
Trenchless Technology and Asset Management
Co-published by the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO), this book provides detailed, straightforward coverage of the assessment, management, and repair of pipeline infrastructure using trenchless technologies.
Private Property Virtual Library
Created by the Collection Systems Community, the PPVL is a free online repository of private property programs across the nation. Utilities can seek information or advice about private property programs as well as share their case studies.
Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification Studybook
The 2nd edition of this study book provides thorough coverage of the main topics every certified wastewater collection operator needs, including support systems, operation and maintenance, supervision and management, safety procedures, design and construction, electrical pumps and motors, and mathematics.
Design of Wastewater and Stormwater Pumping Stations
This 3rd edition is intended for design professionals, it addresses design of stations of all sizes and highlights the differences between wastewater and stormwater stations.
Collection Systems Community
Comprised of experts in collection systems practices, the CSC is the resource for many of WEF’s collection systems activities and offerings. CSC covers collection system design, management, operation, and maintenance.
The community meets thrice annually at WEFTEC in September, the Midyear Meeting in January, and at the annual Collection Systems Conference. CSC also has numerous active and ongoing projects throughout the year.
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