WEF's peer-reviewed standards and other publications are intended to provide information through a review of technical practices and detailed procedures that research and experience have shown to be functional and practical. These peer-review standards and other publications are essential to helping water quality professionals enhance their skills, further their technical knowledge, and advance their careers in the circular water economy.
Technical Publications
WEF’s Technical Publications include essential standards and Manuals of Practice (MOPs), which document the established best practices in the industry, as well as special publications on emerging topics. All WEF technical publications are peer-reviewed and developed by industry experts. Visit ShopWEF to browse and purchase WEF Publications.
Study Guides
WEF Study Guides are designed for today’s professional operators. Our guides cover a wide range of facility operations including, biosolids, collection systems, laboratory testing, and wastewater operations. Several of our guides are written in conjunction with ABC and C2EP to help operators prepare for the certification examinations. To browse our Study Guides, please visit ShopWEF.
New & Noteworthy
The Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals Operator Training Series NEW edition!
Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification Studybook, 3rd Edition NEW!
A Guide to Cybersecurity for Water and Wastewater Utilities NEW!
Standards for Automation of Water Resource Recovery Facilities, WEF 21-24
Standards for Operation of Nutrient Removal Facilities, WEF 37-24
Existing Sewer Evaluation and Rehabilitation, MOP FD-6, 4th edition
Membrane Bioreactors, MOP 36, 2nd Edition
Wastewater Engineering: Design of Water Resource Recovery Facilities
Standards for Operation of Water Resource Recovery Facilities, WEF 11
PFAS in the Water and Wastewater Sectors: Fundamentals, Management, and Treatment
Standards for Design of Water Resource Recovery Facilities, WEF 8
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