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Xylem Vue earns WEFTEC Citation of Excellence for advertising design
At WEFTEC 2025, Xylem Vue was honored for its creative campaign that combines strong visual design with clear messaging, emphasizing its role in advancing digital water technologies...
Oct. 7, 2025
The 38th Operations Challenge at WEFTEC 2025 brought together 57 international wastewater teams to compete in process control, laboratory, safety, collection systems and equipment...
Oct. 1, 2025
The Water-AI Nexus Center of Excellence, a collaboration between WEF, Amazon and leading water organizations, aims to integrate AI into water sustainability efforts, focusing ...
Sept. 30, 2025
Ukrainian water utility representatives from Mykolaiv, Lviv, Chernivtsi and Vinnytsia participate in WEFTEC 2025 in Chicago, part of the X4U peer-learning program aimed at enhancing...
Sept. 30, 2025
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National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), WateReuse Association and Water Environment Federation (WEF) released statements of support for the passage of the Senate...
March 26, 2021
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Various water industry leaders discuss the first significant update to the Lead and Copper Rule in nearly 30 years.
Jan. 11, 2021
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Editor's key takeaways from WEFTEC Connect 2020 sessions!
Oct. 12, 2020
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The latest updates from WEF regarding this year's WEFTEC
May 11, 2020
US EPA Releases National Water Reuse Action Plan Draft for Public Comment
Document includes reasoning for plan’s development & proposed actions
Sept. 12, 2019
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Advanced Drainage Systems acquires Infiltrator Water Technologies; New FCI flow meters available
Aug. 2, 2019

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This emerging UV technology enhances disinfection in challenging wastewater conditions by increasing UV transmission through reduced path lengths, with proven pilot results in...
Oct. 1, 2025
Research presented at WEFTEC 2025 highlights the pervasive presence of PFAS in wastewater, driven largely by household products, and advocates for proactive regulation and source...
Oct. 1, 2025
Chestermere, Alberta, overcame long-standing hydrogen sulfide issues by implementing a sidestream dissolved oxygen system, significantly reducing costs and improving odor control...
Sept. 30, 2025
Water and wastewater utilities worldwide are confronting a significant funding crisis driven by aging infrastructure and declining government support, requiring urgent innovative...
Sept. 30, 2025
Industry experts discuss the emerging roles of AI in the water landscape.
At WEFTEC 2025, experts showcased how AI is lowering digital adoption barriers in water utilities, enabling smarter infrastructure management, leak detection and resource optimization...
Sept. 29, 2025
This collection of sessions at WEFTEC 2025 covers critical topics like microplastics detection, PFAS removal, and urban flood mitigation, emphasizing innovative research and practical...
Sept. 25, 2025
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WEFTEC 2025 in Chicago focuses on emerging water industry trends, including AI and the circular water economy.
Sept. 24, 2025
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Water Environment Federation Press ReleaseundefinedThe Water Environment Federation (WEF) and The Water Research Foundation have launched the fourth Intelligent Water Systems ...
Feb. 14, 2022
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WEF announced the 2020 WEF Awards recipients for individuals and organizations in the industry
Sept. 24, 2021
ASCE Infrastructure Report Card Wastewater Storm Water
Drinking Water: C- Wastewater: D+ Storm Water: D
April 13, 2021

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AWWA, NACWA & WEF share insights into the regulatory & legislative future of the water industry
Jan. 20, 2021
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As Congress considers another coronavirus relief package, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) is calling for funding to help utilities rebound from the pandemic and invest ...
Nov. 23, 2020
WEF announced the 52 graduates of its Water Leadership Institute Class of 2020.  
Nov. 9, 2020
WEF Executive Director Walt Marlowe Q&A - Coronavirus 2020
WWD Senior Managing Editor Bob Crossen talked with Water Environment Federation Executive Director Walt Marlowe about the effects of COVID-19 on the organization, water and wastewater...
June 4, 2020
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Longtime employee kills 12 in shooting
June 3, 2019
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Brown and Caldwell to manage million dollar program; Water Environment Federation praises award winner
May 10, 2019
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The Why Water’s Worth It book is adapted from the popular video PSA from October 2018
March 22, 2019
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A case on how to regulate groundwater pollution will be heard by the Supreme Court
Feb. 20, 2019
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Members of Congress have been given a short window to review the legislative language of the omnibus appropriations bill
Feb. 15, 2019
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The National Association of Clean Water Agencies praises the President’s signing of the Water Infrastructure Improvement Act
Jan. 16, 2019
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Envirosight partners with Jet Vac Equipment; AMTA announces election
Jan. 11, 2019
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The Water Environment Federation and 90 other organizations have sent a letter to Congress urging the funding of water infrastructure
Jan. 10, 2019
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About the author: Bob Crossen is managing editor for W&WD and iWWD. Crossen can be reached at [email protected] October and another Water Environment Federation Technical...
Nov. 5, 2018
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Regulatory costs are estimated to be cut by $18 million, according to White House
Oct. 22, 2018
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Open-Storm Detroit Dynamics won $25,000 prize from Xylem, Inc.
Oct. 5, 2018
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Creating a report card for storm water management & runoff
Nov. 15, 2017
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Open access article features topic of wet weather treatment
Aug. 14, 2017
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WEF releases July 2017 issue, shares details
July 18, 2017
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Smart Water Networks Forum signs MOU with WEF
July 6, 2017
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STEM educator Fredi Lajvardi to give keynote address
June 23, 2017
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WEF, American Biogas Council seek to expand conversion of organic waste
June 23, 2017
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Initial results are available in interactive form
May 26, 2017
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Event to be held Sept. 30 to Oct. 4
April 25, 2017
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Open access article is available free to the public
April 24, 2017
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Annual initiative supports sustainability, recognizes treatment professionals
March 22, 2017
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Program issued 62 certifications to inaugural group
Feb. 2, 2017
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Rick Warner to be WEF president
Nov. 8, 2016
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Competitions recognizes ingenuity in problem solving
Nov. 3, 2016
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WE&RF, WEF & NACWA sponsor program
Oct. 26, 2016
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Student teams prepare designs to help solve local water issues
Oct. 24, 2016
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More than 20,000 attended the 89th annual conference and exhibition
Oct. 20, 2016
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Categories include program management, innovation & overall highest score
Oct. 10, 2016
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WEF encourages members, water professionals to join movement
Oct. 7, 2016
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Monday’s event is the Student & Young Professionals Networking & Career Fair
Sept. 26, 2016
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Conference includes Five Keys of Effective Utility Management workshops, sessions
Sept. 20, 2016
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Fifteen distinguished members to be recognized at WEFTEC
Aug. 26, 2016
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Awardees to be recognized at WEFTEC
Aug. 23, 2016
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Utilities are first recipients of Utility of the Future (UOTF) Today Recognition program
Aug. 11, 2016
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DC Water, Water Environment Federation provide industry resource
July 22, 2016
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Conference will take place in Denver from July 10 to 13
May 23, 2016
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Winners will participate in next month’s Singapore International Water Week
May 6, 2014
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Register by July 15 to receive best rate
March 31, 2014
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Hands-on program connects thousands of people to their waterways each year
March 25, 2014
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Carroll will deliver his address on Monday Oct. 7, 2013 in the Grand Ballroom of McCormick Place in Chicago
June 25, 2013
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Funding priority for “invisible infrastructure” was the key message at summit & concurrent congressional testimony
April 17, 2013
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The 2013 event includes a new pricing structure
April 3, 2013
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Winners participated in the 2012 monitoring period
March 25, 2013
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People on six continents engaged in hands-on water quality testing at 6,000 sites
Feb. 28, 2013
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National priorities outlined in the speech support the organizations' efforts to improve the economy & adapt to climate change
Feb. 14, 2013
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Online submission deadline is Feb. 28, 2013
Feb. 6, 2013
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Document outlines a plan for sustainable water treatment based on the Clean Water Act
Feb. 1, 2013
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Jeff Eger briefed the mayors on the need to invest in the nation's infrastructure to create and protect jobs
Jan. 25, 2013
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Teams from the University of Colorado Boulder & the University of South Florida win awards
Oct. 25, 2012
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NACWA, WEF & ACWA outline plan for the future of water quality
Oct. 17, 2012
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Cordell Samuels of Ontario’s Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant assumes WEF leadership
Oct. 12, 2012
Innovation Showcase will features speakers, networking sessions
Sept. 6, 2012