WEF MEMBERSHIP
Water unites us. Resilience defines us.
Join WEF’s community of professionals to connect, learn, and shape the future of water.
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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
Tap into a global network with local impact. WEF’s Member Associations (MAs) offer training, events, and resources tailored to strengthen professionals and communities in every region.
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Young Professionals
Build skills, connections, and fuel your growth. WEF connects students, young professionals, and emerging leaders with resources, mentorship, and leadership opportunities to accelerate career success.
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Professional Operators
From the excitement of Operations Challenge to the practical skills of our Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals series, WEF equips operators with opportunities to learn, compete, and lead—all through a discounted membership.
Get InvolvedWhere the Water Sector Connects
See how WEF connects the people and ideas driving clean water and public health. Membership gives you access to benefits, resources, and a network committed to impact.
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
Meet Your WEF Membership Team
Austen Gage
Manager, Member Experience
Naja Brown
Membership Coordinator
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Your Membership Team is happy to answer your questions and provide any help you need.
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.
