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What's Happening at WEF
WEF Charlotte Highlights: Something for Everyone!
WEF/AWWA’s YP Summit and UMC brought water professionals to Charlotte for a week of connection and ideas—alongside WEF’s
Financing the Future of the U.S. Water Sector
Summit, Water Workforce Workshops, and Circular Water Economy tours.
WEF Purchases First U.S. Watershed-Based Carbon Offset Credits
WEFTEC 2026 sets a
new sustainability benchmark
, earning two Platinum EIC certifications and now investing in 1,000 Yahara WINS carbon credits.
WEF's New Operator Podcast
WEF's New Operator Podcast. Copy: The OC Forum is a new podcast dedicated to all things Operations Challenge.
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22 - 24 Apr
WEFMAX in Montreal Canada
Discover WEFMAX Montreal—Canada’s hub for water innovation and sustainability. Join peers on the St. Lawrence River for collaboration, networking, and urban resilience in a city blending European charm with North American dynamism.
06 - 08 May
WEFMAX in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Join water professionals at WEFMAX Pittsburgh: The Steel City’s premier networking event! Complimentary registration for attendees, with guest socials available for $100. Connect, collaborate, and “steel” great ideas in the heart of Pittsburgh near the three rivers.
11 - 14 May
Residuals, Biosolids and Treatment Technology
Join utility leaders in Kansas City this May for a focused program on biosolids management, PFAS, resource recovery, and advanced treatment technologies—delivering practical strategies and solutions for today’s technical and regulatory challenges.
27 - 29 May
WEFMAX in Bend Oregon
Join water professionals at WEFMAX Bend, Oregon—complimentary registration for attendees, $100 guest socials. Explore the theme “Channeling the Undercurrents: Bringing Energy to the Surface” and connect on workforce engagement, diversity, and sustainability.
08 - 10 Jun
WEF/WateReuse 2026 Industrial Water Solutions
Industrial Water Solutions brings together industry and utility leaders for two days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration to advance sustainable water management in industrial operations.
08 - 11 Jul
Collection Systems & Stormwater 2026
The Collection Systems & Stormwater Conference unites operators, engineers, managers, and solution providers to tackle wet weather challenges, aging infrastructure, and climate-driven risks with practical, real‑world solutions for safer, more sustainable water systems.
26 - 30 Sep
WEFTEC 2026
Join us to explore cutting-edge solutions, connect with sector leaders, and drive sustainable change. With expert insights, unparalleled networking opportunities, and groundbreaking innovations, WEFTEC empowers you to tackle today's challenges and shape the future of water and the environment.
26 Sep
Jammin’4Water
Rock for a cause at Jammin’4Water—an energetic WEFTEC event uniting water professionals to raise funds and drive global water impact.
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EXPLORE ALL PRACTICE AREAS
WEF is a source of high-quality technical resources featuring the latest research, news, and education. WEF's members and other credible resources have created and compiled this information into the Practice Area groupings listed in the dropdown menu.
Industrial Water Resources
Industries treat and reuse wastewater and process water as well as provide environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment while reducing costs and maintaining value for their businesses.
Public Health
The water sector and its systems protect public and ecological health. Using the data that can be collected through smart water technologies provides additional insights to address complex public health issues.
Stormwater & Watershed Management
Take a comprehensive look at how all water resources, including uplands, drainage basins, wetlands, stormwater, surface water, and groundwater interact.
Utility Management
To respond to myriad daily challenges faced by water and wastewater utility leaders, WEF continuously works with its members and partners to develop various management initiatives, resources, and educational, training, and networking opportunities.
Water & Wastewater Treatment
More than 16,000 publicly owned water resource recovery facilities operate in the United States. Skilled engineers and operators work together to ensure new and updated facilities continue to protect public health and the environment.
Collection Systems and Conveyance
Sanitary sewers safely transport household and commercial wastewater through underground systems, improving public health and meeting modern infrastructure standards.
Biosolids Resource Recovery
Safe and sustainable: Biosolids management transforms wastewater solids into odor-controlled, pathogen-reduced agricultural products, strictly regulated for environmental safety.
Government & Regulatory Affairs
Empower water professionals with knowledge and tools to influence public policy—WEF advocacy promotes awareness and engagement on key water issues.
Operations
From hands-on training and leadership opportunities, such as the WEFTEC Operations Challenge, to online training, such as the Wastewater Treatment Fundamentals series, WEF provides operators with many opportunities to advance on-the-job knowledge and develop their careers.
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