Public Health

Today's water industry operates complex treatment, collection, and distribution systems to protect public and ecological health, and using the data that can be collected through smart water technologies gives us unforeseen value as utilities work to address complex public health issues.

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The latest public health articles, videos, and other content from throughout the organization and across the water sector.

Industrial Water Resources
Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification Studybook, 3rd Edition

Expand your knowledge of wastewater collection systems operation and prepare for certification examinations

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Addressing the Global Challenge of PFAS

*Sponsored Content* PFAS testing is a critical issue for analytical labs. As demand for reliable answers grows, lab managers and scientists seek guidance. Waters ...

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Intelligent Water Solutions from Jacobs and Palantir

Sponsored WEFTEC Product Launch presentations and Q&A sessions bring a new level of detail and technical specifications to exhibition programming.

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How AI and Cloud Based Capabilities Are Changing Stormwater and Wastewater Management

Sponsored WEFTEC Product Launch presentations and Q&A sessions bring a new level of detail and technical specifications to exhibition programming.

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Industrial Water Resources
Protect Your Water Network with Grundfos Smart Water Sensors

Grundfos is transforming water management with Metasphere smart water sensors. These innovative sensors detect rising water levels in manholes before they lead to ...

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Public Communication and Outreach Community (PCOC)

This community develops and supports comprehensive education and outreach directed at WEF members and the general public.

PCOC is charged to develop/support education and outreach for WEF members, the public, media, and public policymakers to encourage informed decision-making on economic, environmental, public health, operating, and social policy issues associated with the water environment.

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