WEF MEMBERSHIP
Join our community of water professionals who ensure that local communities have access to clean water.
Join or Renew Your WEF Membership Today
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.
WEF MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
Explore the WEF membership categories and learn about our member benefits.
Professional Membership
For water quality professionals, engineers, technicians, and operators.
Academic Membership
For educators and students with an interest in the water quality sector.
Organization Membership
For organizations and service providers within the water quality sector.
MEMBER BENEFITS
Membership benefits include access to exclusive content, discounts on products and services, networking opportunities, and a platform to share best practices.
Member Testimonials
Being a WEF member opens doors to a wealth of knowledge and a vibrant community that can significantly enhance one's career in the water sector."
Jayla Berry
Professional Member
Member Testimonials
There is ongoing learning from networking, articles, and presentations. I feel part of an organization that I can contribute to, feel valued, and enjoy the give-and-take relationship."
Jayesh Charthal
Professional Member
Member Testimonials
It’s awesome! There is really no drawback to joining and giving it a try; there is something here for everyone."
Madeleine Harris
Professional Member
Member Testimonials
The networking and ability to collaborate with technical experts and other young professionals [is the most important WEF membership benefit].
Christine Hengel-Prom
Professional Member
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
WEF is committed to enhancing diversity, equity, an inclusion to create an organization that acknowledges and celebrates our unique differences among our members, partners, staff, and more.
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Awards & Recognition
WEF proudly promotes opportunities to recognize individuals and organizations who make outstanding contributions to the water environment profession and to the organization.
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Community Engagement
As a membership organization, WEF understands the value of member engagement and using the collective knowledge of an entire profession to improve water quality worldwide.
Find Your Community
WEFUnity Online Community Platform
This virtual workspace empowers WEF members to network and collaborate in an online environment. Chat with other members, share news, and find opportunities to get involved.
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Member Associations
WEF’s Member Associations (MAs) provide exciting and informative activities and services to WEF members around the world. Their programs include high quality technical conferences, operator training and certification programs, local and regional legislative and regulatory activities, educational programs, affiliations with other professional organizations, and much more.
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Young Professionals
The Students and Young Professionals are the future of our industry. WEF’s programs, resources and networking opportunities give students and young professionals the keys to launch a successful career in the water and wastewater field by promoting involvement within WEF and the Member Associations and providing professional development and leadership opportunities.
Get Involved with YPs
Professional Operators
Professional operators are the backbone of our industry. WEF’s discounted operator membership provides hands-on training and leadership opportunities, such as Operations Challenge, to online training, like our Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals series. The membership provides operators with various opportunities to advance their on-the-job knowledge and career.
Get Involved with Fellow OperatorsMeet Your WEF Membership Team
Austen Gage
Manager, Member Experience
Kimberly Carter
Program Manager, Membership
Naja Brown
Membership Coordinator
Contact Us
Your Membership Team is happy to answer your questions and provide any help you need.
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This virtual workspace, called WEFUnity, empowers WEF members to network and collaborate in an online environment.
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EXPLORE ALL PRACTICE AREAS
WEF is a source of high-quality technical resources featuring the latest research, news, and education. WEF's members and other credible resources have created and compiled this information into the Practice Area groupings listed in the dropdown menu.
