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      "Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong" Screening Today at RBITT 2026

      "Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong" Screening Today at RBITT 2026

      A special screening of ""Unless Something Goes Terribly Wrong"" promises to be a highlight of  RBTT2026 today in KansasCity!In additional to 50+ technical sessions, a full day of workshops, and networking events throughout, this year's Residuals, Biosolids and Treatment Technology Conference sets aside time to appreciate the heroic work of operators working with Dustin Price at Portland Water Dist
      May 13, 2026
      Water-AI Nexus™ Releases New Insight Report; Launches AI 101 Course to Support AI-Empowered Water Workforce

      Water-AI Nexus™ Releases New Insight Report; Launches AI 101 Course to Support AI-Empowered Water Workforce

      The Water-AI Nexus™ Center of Excellence released a new Insight Report: “Principles for AI and the Future of Work in Water: Building an AI-Empowered Water Workforce.” The Center also launched a new foundational online course in partnership with Watura: “AI 101 for Water Professionals,” which is designed to build shared understanding and capacity across the water community.Artificial intelligence i
      April 13, 2026
      Webcast Apr 23 Climate reporting

      Webcast Apr 23 Climate reporting

      🌎 Water Sector Climate Emissions Guidelines: What Utilities Need to KnowAs expectations around climate reporting continue to rise, water and wastewater utilities are being asked to clearly understand and explain their greenhouse gas emissions. Join us for a live webcast on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 1:00–2:30 pm Eastern to learn how new, water‑sector‑specific guidance can help.This session in
      April 9, 2026
      WEFTEC Learning Exchange  Key Takeaways: Environmental, Social and Governance

      WEFTEC Learning Exchange Key Takeaways: Environmental, Social and Governance

      The WEF ESG Task Force brings together professionals from across the water sector who are passionate about making Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles more than just buzzwords. Through webinars, workshops, and peer-to-peer learning, the Task Force is building a community focused on sharing practical strategies and real-world examples that help organizations turn ESG goals into ac
      December 5, 2025
      WEF, Amazon, Water Center at the University of Pennsylvania, and Leading Utilities of the World Launch Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence

      WEF, Amazon, Water Center at the University of Pennsylvania, and Leading Utilities of the World Launch Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence

      NEW YORK – September 25, 2025 – The Water Environment Federation (WEF), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), The Water Center at the University of Pennsylvania (WCP), and The Leading Utilities of the World (Leading Utilities) jointly announced today the creation of the Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence, a groundbreaking collaboration that will develop sustainable water practices for AI infrastructur
      September 25, 2025
      Free Climate Change Risk Assessment Technical Assistance from EPA's Creating Resilient Water Utilities Initiative

      Free Climate Change Risk Assessment Technical Assistance from EPA's Creating Resilient Water Utilities Initiative

      Announcement for Water Sector Stakeholders   Drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater (water sector) utilities, along with other water sector stakeholders, are eligible to receive free climate change risk assessment technical assistance from EPA’s Creating Resilient Water Utilities (CRWU) initiative. Through this technical assistance process, CRWU will assist approximately 75
      July 20, 2024
      Register now for WEFMAX Virtual 2024!

      Register now for WEFMAX Virtual 2024!

      Join WEF, and the House of Delegates (HOD) WEFMAX Committee via Zoom to celebrate the “best of the best” presentations that were presented at the three in-person WEFMAX’s in 2024. Leigh Thomas, HOD WEFMAX Committee Vice Chair, will take us on a journey with an agenda celebrating 50 years of WEFMAX.Register here: WEFMAX Virtual Registration
      July 12, 2024
      Influenza Information for Water Professionals

      Influenza Information for Water Professionals

      Key Take-Home Messages:Influenza viruses cause respiratory illness that can be mild or serious enough to lead to hospitalization and death. Because influenza viruses are constantly changing, people can become infected with influenza multiple times in their lifetime. Some types of influenza viruses can cause severe global pandemics.What we know from clinical surveillance:• There are more than 1 bil
      June 12, 2024
      Our Blue World Preview at Singapore Water Week

      Our Blue World Preview at Singapore Water Week

      If you are attending Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), don't miss an opportunity to join us at the hashtag#OurBlueWorld event. Join Aoife Kelleher, Paul O'Callaghan, Aimee’ Killeen and Scott Bryan for an entertaining preview of 'Our Blue World - A Water Odyssey', along with producer conversation + Q&A, all leading on from the official SIWW Happy Hour. This landmark film is set to transfor
      June 10, 2024
      Volunteer Service Recognition Nominations Now Open

      Volunteer Service Recognition Nominations Now Open

      Do you know an outstanding WEF volunteer? Someone who goes above and beyond in their support of WEF? Then please nominate them to WEF’s Volunteer Service Recognition Program. Now in its eighth year, the program has recognized over 60 outstanding volunteers. The Community Leadership Council (CLC) and House of Delegates (HOD) created the program to highlight and acknowledge members who significantly
      May 29, 2024
      Coming soon: Wastewater Disease Surveillance Summit on Aug 12-13 in Atlanta, GA

      Coming soon: Wastewater Disease Surveillance Summit on Aug 12-13 in Atlanta, GA

      The 2024 Wastewater Disease Surveillance Summit will be held on August 12 and 13 in Atlanta, GA. It will be free to attend either in person or virtually. Registration for this event has yet to be announced. For more details and updates, please visit the nwbe.org event's page: https://nwbe.org/?page_id=175#summit
      May 24, 2024
      How To: Submit a Helpdesk Ticket

      How To: Submit a Helpdesk Ticket

      As part of our mission to provide outstanding service, WEFUnity has a helpdesk portal to assist users with any and all issues for both the browser and mobile app versions of the platform. To submit a ticket, simply click on the "Helpdesk" tab and then the "Submit a Helpdesk Ticket" button. Then, fill out the linked form with as much information as you can and click submit. Our support team will be
      May 23, 2024
      Board Applications Open

      Board Applications Open

      REMINDER! WEF BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN (DUE JUNE 3, 2024)Bold Leadership. Customer at the Center. Collaborative Partnerships. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in ALL we do. These core values guide the Water Environment Federation (WEF) and its members in fulfilling our vision of Life Free of Water Challenges. As a global water-sector leader, WEF’s mission is to inspire the wa
      May 17, 2024
      Last Call: Residuals and Biosolids Conference June 18-21

      Last Call: Residuals and Biosolids Conference June 18-21

      Don't forget to register for the upcoming Residuals and Biosolids Conference in Oklahoma City, OK. Learn more at https://community.wef.org/events/p/12086
      May 16, 2024
        Lessons Learned from Potable Reuse Treatment Operations

      Lessons Learned from Potable Reuse Treatment Operations

      May 16, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Eastern) This webcast will feature speakers with experience operating advanced water purification facilities (AWPFs) in potable reuse applications. The webcast will describe the important aspects of operating an AWPF and how this differs from other types of water and wastewater treatment facilities. The speakers will share about the drivers that led
      May 13, 2024
      Coming Soon: Water Reuse Webcast on May 16

      Coming Soon: Water Reuse Webcast on May 16

      Lessons Learned from Potable Reuse Treatment Operations May 16, 1:00PM-2:30PM ESTThis webcast will feature speakers with experience operating advanced water purification facilities (AWPFs) in potable reuse applications. The webcast will describe the important aspects of operating an AWPF and how this differs from other types of water and wastewater treatment facilities. The speakers will share abo
      May 7, 2024
      How To: Group Messaging in WEFUnity

      How To: Group Messaging in WEFUnity

      Did you know that anyone can create and participate in a groupchat on WEFUnity? All you need to do is follow a few simple instructions and you'll be ready to begin a chat with up to 49 other users for any purpose, including conference discussions, casual event planning, and more!First, click on the messaging icon on the top right of the browser and bottom left of the mobile app. Then, search for t
      April 15, 2024
      New Friday Flush Post - Can You Dig It

      New Friday Flush Post - Can You Dig It

      Grab your shovel and dig in to our latest Friday Flush, featuring Dr. Jim Ippolito of The Ohio State University! Poo and soil make a perfect pairing, see the proof in the pictures at https://yearofpoo.org/. #2024poogalore #yearofpoo #fridayflush #Ipoo2 #letstalkpooThe Friday Flush: Jim Ippolito YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpRrOOkS4SI&list=PLcIZ_Qi40I1G5T0gU-WJ0INezg-0u083K&t=2sA
      April 2, 2024
      Now Open: 2024 LIFT Intelligent Water Systems Challenge Registration

      Now Open: 2024 LIFT Intelligent Water Systems Challenge Registration

      The Water Environment Federation (WEF) and Water Research Foundation (WRF) LIFT program are holding the LIFT Intelligent Water Systems Challenge to demonstrate the value of “intelligent water systems” to protect public and ecological health. The Challenge seeks to foster the adoption of smart water technologies by showcasing the ability of intelligent water systems to leverage data for better deci
      April 1, 2024
      Next Week: Wastewater Webinar April 3

      Next Week: Wastewater Webinar April 3

      Join us for an informative webinar where we will delve into the fundamentals of wastewater collection modeling using InfoWorks ICM. From the initial steps of creating a network and performing calibration to the modeling analysis and output generation, we will guide you through the full end-to-end workflow. Discover how InfoWorks ICM simplifies and streamlines this modeling workflow to inform capit
      March 29, 2024