WEF CIRCULAR WATER ECONOMY SUMMIT 2024
Dallas | July 15-17
Join us as we continue the transformation to a circular water economy. Hear solutions to industrial water challenges, explore how to develop circular water systems, and commercialize the resulting products.
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WEF Enters New Era with Water Sector Veteran Ralph Exton at the Helm
The Water Environment Federation has announced the appointment of Ralph Erik Exton as its new executive director, effective July 15, 2024.
“The Board of Trustees is excited for Ralph to take the helm of WEF,” said WEF Board President, Aimeé Killeen. “Ralph brings years of strategic leadership and business experience to the organization, which we know will be a great step forward in ringing in our 100-year anniversary and beyond.”
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The Latest on Membrane Bioreactors
OUT NOW: The newest WEF authoritative manual, Membrane Bioreactors, MOP 36, 2nd Edition, covers best practices for the use of membrane bioreactors for wastewater treatment and the operation of membrane bioreactor facilities. Get an overview of membrane and biological process fundamentals, followed by coverage of membrane bioreactor system integrated process design.
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15 - 17 Jul
Circular Water Economy Summit 2024
Join us July 15-17 in Dallas, Texas, to continue the transformation to the circular water economy. Attend to hear solutions to industrial water challenges, explore the opportunities for developing circular water systems, and learn to commercialize the products that result from it.
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11 - 14 Feb
WEF/AWWA Utility Management 2025
Get prepared for the WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference 2025 in Dallas, Texas, to join water and wastewater managers and professionals at one of the leading, most informative, and most prestigious management conferences in the water sector.
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WEFTEC 2024
Make your mark on water quality and environmental sustainability. Immerse yourself in WEFTEC 2024—it's more than just a conference. Connect in person with the full water community and work toward a world free of water challenges.
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This year at WEFTEC, you'll be able to build on the knowledge and connections you have made and stay updated on the latest developments in your field.
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Innovation and the Circular Water Economy
Innovation is critical to the water sector. WEF is always looking for new approaches to help solve existing problems that affect human and environmental well-being. Watch to see some of the different ways WEF supports innovation in the field.
WEF Water Stories
Featured performers at the 2023 Opening General Session included Chicago’s first-ever Poet Laureate, Avery R. Young, who performed during the event.
Water Sector Comms Scholars Experience WEFTEC 2023
WEF brought a group of water sector communicators to WEFTEC 2023. Emily Garner is Public Utilities Information Specialist for the Greenville North Carolina Public Utilities Commission. Emily shares her experience at WEFTEC.
WEF WATER STORIES
Developing a diverse and passionate workforce that encourages more diversity in the water workforce is part of WEF's Strategic Plan. Charlotte Water Operator, Stacia Wilkes, tells us why she chose a career in water and why more women should too!
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A Strategy for Optimizing Aerobic Digestion: a Cyclical Process
*Sponsored Content* A common misconception for aerobic digestion is that the process must be aerated 100% of the retention time. By cycling between mixing and ...
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Rauch-Williams Chosen as 2024 WEFTEC Master Lecturer
The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Virginia) and the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP; Washington, D.C.) are ...
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Second Annual WEF Circular Water Economy Summit to Drive Sustainable Solutions
The Water Environment Federation’s second annual Circular Water Economy Summit (CWES) will take place in Dallas, Texas, July 15-17. This unique event gathers ...
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