WEF Highlights

Murder in the Primary is the first mystery novel set at a water resource recovery facility. Written by John Seldon, a Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Life Member, the recently published novel balances the technical aspects of wastewater treatment with the suspense of a murder mystery. Image courtesy of Rock’s Mills Press (Oakville, Ontario) […]

During the coronavirus pandemic, much of the water-sector workforce is working longer hours with smaller operations teams, placing unprecedented pressures on their individual skills and experiences. At the same time, many water professionals are spending more time at home due to social-distancing requirements, providing a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge base and develop as […]

For years, the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA) and the North East Water Innovation Network (NEWIN) have served two critical segments of the northeastern U.S. water sector. NEWEA, a Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) Member Association, supports practitioners on the frontlines of water and wastewater treatment while technology accelerator NEWIN provides resources for […]

Todd Saums and Tom McGrain, who operate and manage water resource recovery facilities for the Northwestern Water and Sewer District (Bowling Green, Ohio) have had a busy year. Saums and McGrain, members of the Ohio Water Environment Association (OWEA) and the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.), spent the first several months of 2019 practicing […]

• Steven Biuso, member since 1975, New Jersey Water Environment Association. • Sophie G. Simon, member since 1984, Pennsylvania Water Environment Association. • Richard G. Weigand, member since 1976, West Virginia Water Environment Association.

Becky Barker, member since 1981, Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association. Gary Cosby, member since 1976, Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association. Allen Cox, member since 1984, Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association. Dennis M. Geran, member since 1977, New England Water Environment Association. James Hailey, member since 1981, Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association. William Hansard, member since 1984, Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment […]

The Water Environment Federation (WEF) proudly announces 15 distinguished members as the 2019 WEF Fellows recipients. This prestigious designation recognizes members’ achievements, stature, and contributions in the water profession. “These outstanding individuals have made a profound impact on the global water environment, and we are proud to recognize and honor their efforts,” said WEF Executive […]

    Michael Benza, Jr., member since 1964, Ohio Water Environment Association. Walter Bowen, member since 1977, New Jersey Water Environment Association and Pennsylvania Water Environment Association.