WEF Highlights

The Value of Water Coalition officially changed its name to the Value of Water Campaign. The change, made with the support and approval of coalition partners, demonstrates that the initiative is spearheaded and supported by a variety of leading water sector organizations including the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.). The new name also clarifies […]

The water sector celebrated Infrastructure Week 2016 from May 16 to 23. Organizations from around the U.S. joined to show that deferred maintenance and lack of investment in infrastructure is a threat to public health and safety, jobs, and economic growth, according to a Value of Water Coalition news release. A steering committee of the […]

A national poll in January revealed that Americans are concerned about the state of water infrastructure and are willing to support efforts to invest and modernize systems to maintain reliable water and wastewater services. The Value of Water Coalition released results from its poll on public attitudes and concerns about water. The coalition, which includes […]

The Value of Water Coalition and the Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) have released the new public awareness campaign and toolkit, What’s the Value of Water? The toolkit is available for free to anyone interested in educating the public about the essential need to invest in U.S. water infrastructure and water resources. “These beautiful and […]

A recent poll by the Value of Water Coalition asked more than 2000 adults in the U.S. about the importance of water in their lives. Among the results: more than four out of five Americans said they think it is extremely important to invest in strategies and programs to develop sustainable water supplies. Also, more […]

During Infrastructure Week 2015, May 11−15, the Value of Water Coalition — a collaboration of U.S. water companies and associations including the Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) with the goal of creating more public awareness of the value of water — highlighted innovative water practices and infrastructure projects through the release of a new briefing […]

The Value of Water Coalition — a partnership of public and private U.S. water sector organizations, including the Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) — announced the addition of 12 organizations to its coalition, a new director to lead its public awareness initiative, and the launch of a new website. The Value of Water Coalition […]

Water sector leaders share insights into the relationship between water and business in The Value of Water: A Compendium of Essays by Smart CEOs. Water Environment Federation (WEF; Alexandria, Va.) member Donna Vincent Roa, in collaboration with the Value of Water Coalition, developed the book to feature leaders’ thoughts about the value of water and […]