Community Highlight: The WEF Operations Challenge Program

The WEF Operations Challenge Program, also known as "Ops Challenge," is a prestigious competition that showcases the skills and knowledge of wastewater treatment professionals. Teams of utility professionals from around the world participate in a series of events designed to test their abilities in various aspects of wastewater treatment operations, including maintenance, collections, laboratory skills, safety, and process control. The annual competition takes place at WEFTEC every year, with Teams judged on their performance in each event, with the highest overall score declared the overall winner. The Ops Challenge program aims to promote excellence and professionalism in the field of wastewater treatment, as well as to highlight the critical role that operators play in protecting public health and the environment.