UMC 2025
Get ready for the WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference 2025 in Dallas! 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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Save the date for the 2025 Wastewater Disease Surveillance Summit
On June 3–4, 2025, at The California Endowment’s Center for Healthy Communities in Los Angeles—or join virtually via Zoom! Hosted by WEF, alongside the CDPH California Surveillance of Wastewaters (Cal-SuWers) Team (as part of the California National Wastewater Surveillance System Center of Excellence) and in collaboration with the CDC, this two-day gathering will feature presentations, discussions, and networking for professionals across the wastewater surveillance field.
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2025 WEF Awards Program is OPEN – APPLY TODAY!
The time is now to recognize the best of the best in water. With many different categories and types of Awards to choose from – take a look at all that this program has to offer!
WEF Awards Applications close on March 31, 2025 (11:59pm ET)
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New Operator Certification Study Book
The 3rd edition of the bestselling Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification Study Book is now available in print and digital. Master your certification exam with almost 800 field-tested questions and solutions, including more than 50 math problems, as well as a comprehensive glossary and references!
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Aging infrastructure, strict requirements, and continued economic pressures have put unprecedented stress on local governments and agencies that provide essential water services. Elected officials are being called upon to make tough choices that will impact water quality and the viability of our communities for generations to come.
The Water Advocates Program helps you to reach out to and connect with elected officials on important water quality issues.
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WEF offers an assortment of conferences, webcasts, and other meetings and events. View the list of All Events
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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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16 - 19 Mar
40th Annual WateReuse Symposium
Do not miss the 40th Annual WateReuse Symposium, March 16-19, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. The Annual Symposium presents what’s new and what’s next in water reuse policy, operations, technology and public perception.
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06 - 09 May
Residuals & Biosolids and Innovations in Treatment Technology 2025
Hear from professionals as they highlight new technologies, successful innovations, and current best practices. Get a real-world look at projects implemented, and participate in an interactive experience with equipment, technology, and service vendors that continue to improve efforts in providing high-quality infrastructure throughout the country.
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WEF WATER STORIES
One of WEF's strategic goals is to attract and develop a diverse and passionate water workforce. This year at WEFTEC, Affinity Groups met that brought together people who share a common identity and provide a safe space to discuss issues facing the groups.
WEF WATER STORIES
WEF has many programs to support students and young professionals in the water sector. Mackenzie Rickard is an InFLOW and 2024 WEF Communications Scholar; watch this video to learn more about her journey.
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Water Sector Organizations Partner on Innovative Generative AI Research Project
Today, the American Water Works Association (AWWA), in collaboration with the Water Environment Federation (WEF) The Water Research Foundation (WRF) and Karmous ...
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Time is Now to Abandon ‘Bathtub Modeling,’ Researchers Argue
New commentary letter calls for departure from flood-modeling practices that encourage sensationalism
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Manhattan Looks to The Future With Integrated Flood Protection
New York City completes first phase of USD $1.45 billion East Side Coastal Resiliency project
Continue ReadingImagine life free of water challenges. What does that look like to you? Check out WEF’s new Strategic Plan to see how we’ll get there and then share your water story.
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Connect with our community of water professionals who ensure that our local communities have access to clean water that protects public health. Explore our member benefits and find the membership type that’s right for you.
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