WEF Highlights

The Operator Ingenuity Contest is back for 2019. The contest seeks to recognize the simple, everyday fixes that operators and other water professionals invent to make work easier and safer with the help of summer slot sites. Entries are judged on solution safety, resourcefulness, and transferability. Have a clever fix to share? Draft up a […]

Explore the rich history of wet weather control at the Collection Systems Conference 2019. The interactive, educational experience features 13 technical sessions, two workshops, and two facility tours. During the conference, attendees can see new equipment and technologies, connect with service vendors, learn about real-world projects, and hear about advances in wastewater collection systems. The […]

The 92nd Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC®) will be held Sept. 21–25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. As the world’s largest annual water quality conference, WEFTEC offers diverse educational, networking, and business opportunities. The variety of topics presented offers a cost-effective way for professionals to bring back valuable knowledge […]

Residuals and Biosolids Conference 2019 attendees will have many opportunities to learn about the latest in managing wastewater treatment byproducts. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) and International Water Association (London) are organizing the event with the Florida Water Environment Association and The Water Research Foundation (Denver). The technical program features 20 technical sessions, […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) hosts online educational webcasts dedicated to advancing the professional growth and expertise of the water sector. Participate in one of the following upcoming webcasts: Water Reuse: Where Are We Now and What Is the Future?, March 21, 1–3 p.m. (EDT), Register now. Evaluation of Data Needs to Support […]

On April 3 and 4, water professionals from across the nation will gather in Washington, D.C. to attend the 2019 National Water Policy Fly-in. The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) wants to give young professionals a platform to deliver a message to government officials: that sound policy for and robust investment in water are […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) takes pride in recognizing the hard work necessary to protect water resources. The annual WEF Awards program recognizes individuals and organizations that contribute to the sustainability of water resources and make a profound impact on the future of the world’s water through education and involvement with water professionals. […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) has introduced a new component to its robust set of operator training materials. The Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals 1 – Liquid Treatment Trainer’s Kit provides a hands-on guide for instructors of wastewater operator training programs. The Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals series is designed to help operators prepare for the first three […]