Water Environment Federation

WOW, what a successful AWA/WEF YP Summit and #UMC gathering! And there was more! WEF kicked off Financing the U.S. Water Sector, a special Workforce Development Workshop, and a #CircularWaterEconomy field trip! Thank you to every attendee. #waterYPSummit #WaterWorkforce

Join the WateReuse Association for the world's most comprehensive conference on water recycling. Convening March 8-11, 2026 at the InterContinental Downtown Los Angeles. Register in advance by February 18: ow.ly/7APn50XWk7n

Learn how to find and WIN new water projects with the Water Investment Navigator! Join for one of two webinars, 2/4, and 2/18, to walk you through the platform and answer your questions! Register here: wef.org/publications/n…

This month’s Editor’s Selection in Water Environment Research: ‘Artificially Constructing Microbial Consortia for Bioaugmentation of Nitroglycerin Degradation.’ A deep dive into breaking down a toxic nitroaromatic pollutant. Read it here: ow.ly/YaJt50Y6xpR

Applications Are Now Open for the 2026 WEF InFLOW STEMpath Program! If you’re a STEM student looking to grow your network, gain real-world exposure, and explore a future in water, this is your opportunity! Apply by February 26: wef.org/events--educat…

📅 Webinar: WEF Operator Scholarship 101 February 05, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Applying for the 2026 WEF Operator Scholarship? Join this webcast to get updates and practical examples so you can complete your application with confidence! Register here: ow.ly/N8Ih50Y0lEX

Jammin’4Water is now an official WEF pre‑WEFTEC event! 🎸💧 This beloved volunteer‑run fundraiser has already raised $650K+ for global water charities - and its impact is growing. Join us Saturday, Sept 26 in New Orleans ahead of #WEFTEC26! More: ow.ly/19Ic50Y5tgQ

WEF Awards are open to submissions for WEFTEC 2026! Cassie Rychlinski & the County of Maui Lahaina Wastewater Operations Team received the Water Heroes Award at WEFTEC 2025 in Chicago. Nominate here: wef.org/membership--co…

A new documentary highlights the challenges and heroism inside a Maine wastewater plant as it battles aging infrastructure and forever chemicals. More screenings coming soon.

Mark Peterson of Loudon Water shares how water utilities offer services to a range of customers that - more and more - includes data centers. Loudon navigates this shift with sustainability principles in mind. Learn more at ow.ly/9Xzx50XSGqr

Modernizing lagoon systems in small communities does not need to entail outsized capital costs or over-the-top operational complexity. Get full details on the Blue Grass story in "A Big Boon for Small Lagoons" in WE&T magazine: ow.ly/Eq3e50Y0WKQ

WEF Member Spotlight: Mandi Hebert! Mandi is a licensed Water Pollution Control Operator at Polk County’s Sun Ray WWTF, a Bio-Wizards Ops Challenge competitor, and a WEF Operator Scholarship recipient! Learn more in this month's WE&T: ow.ly/PnRr50Y0mQZ

📅 Webinar: WEF Operator Scholarship 101 February 05, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST Applying for the 2026 WEF Operator Scholarship? Join this webcast to get key updates and practical examples so you can complete your application with confidence! Register here: ow.ly/rc4P50Y0lEU

🚀 Big news for the water sector! WEF is proud to partner with @XavierU to launch the nation’s first MS in Water Utilities Management - blending business leadership with real‑world utility expertise. Read the full announcement: ow.ly/gEwk50Y0Urf

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of courage, compassion, and community. While some enjoy a day of rest, we know today #waterutilities and operators continue essential service. Thank you!

WEF Members appreciate the RANGE of expertise needed to protect public health and the environment: engineers, operators, communicators... Where do you fit in? Take this 3-minute quiz to discover water careers that match your interests and skills! workforwater.org

Applications are open for the 2026 National Water Policy Fly-In Young Professionals Scholarship! Apply by January 31: wef.org/waterweek #WEFcommunity #WEFsyp #WaterWorkforce

Lucille Oduocha, a managing engineer at Chicago's Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, appreciates how the WEF/AWWA Utility Management Conference focuses on water utility #WorkforceDevelopment. Register by February 20 to save on #UMC26 registration: wef.org/events--educat…

WEF is thrilled to launch its 2026 event line-up, designed to convene water professionals in the spirit of our mission to inspire the larger community in pursuit of human and environmental well-being. Where will YOU connect in 2026? Explore here: wef.org/publications/n…

It’s time for the 2026 #WEFAwards! Applications for ALL the 2026 WEF Awards are now open. Check out last year's honorees, learn more about each award, and apply online by March 31 at 11:59PM ET: wef.org/award-applicat…