Water Environment Federation

Join us in welcoming 2024-2025 WEF President Howard Carter! Howard has been an active member of WEF since 1998, spending five years in the House of Delegates representing the New England Water Environment Association (NEWEA), serving on many committees and work groups, and founding the #opschallenge team, "Pump Fiction." He currently serves as the Director of the Water Resource Recovery Department for the City of Saco, Maine. Read more about Howard: https://ow.ly/AixT50TJz5O #leadership #waterleaders #watersector

ICYMI: The 2024 InFLOW (Introducing Future Leaders to Opportunities in Water) Scholars completed their program with a ceremony at #WEFTEC24! Between the two InFLOW tracks, 48 scholars completed the program. STEMpath had 32 scholars from 28 colleges and universities, and CareerTech welcomed 13 scholars from the Louisiana Green Corps. Want to learn more about InFLOW? Check out our website and support the program: https://ow.ly/RgRu50TUv7G #workinwater #careers #waterprofessionals

In an effort to better incorporate current climate science into federal floodplain designations, FEMA implemented the Federal Flood Risk Management Standard policy on Sept 9, 2024. What do #stormwater professionals think of these new standards? Find out in WEF's Stormwater Report!

Want to learn more about controlling #PFAS using membrane technologies? Join our upcoming #webinar! Register here: https://ow.ly/9YJ150TSJSe

During #WEFTEC24, the WEF Communications Scholars got a chance to meet WEF President Howard Carter and Immediate Past President Aimeé Killeen! #communications #watercommunity #scholarships

Pre-conference workshops! Delve deep into strategic topics for #UtilityLeaders. - #StrategicPlanning, #AI, managing change and risk, #CustomerService, and more! Sign up when you register for this prestigious water industry event: Utility Management Conference - February 11-14, 2025, Dallas, Texas REGISTER for #UMC25: https://ow.ly/LIuF50TS55G - Discount ends January 9, 2025 Workshop space is limited. Reserve your seat now! - 7 options available, full- and half-day UMC is presented by AWWA and the Water Environment Federation (WEF)

There's only one day left! If you're a student (or know a student!) who wants access to excellent #waterquality measurement equipment for the 2025 U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize Competition, apply for 2024 Hach Water Equipment Grant by grant by Friday, Oct 25: https://ow.ly/4QXc50TRY2A

Through a live demonstration of Xylem Vue powered by GoAigua, learn how to transform your sewer network management with data-driven insights that help you stay ahead of challenges. Join our #webinar with Xylem on Wednesday, November 13 to see how a unified platform turns data into actionable intelligence for smarter decision-making. ➡️ Register today: https://ow.ly/SIVE50TRTIU

Solving #waterchallenges is essential to our future. As a member of WEF, you'll connect with other passionate #waterprofessionals all dedicated to creating a life free of water challenges. Join WEF or explore WEF member benefits today: https://ow.ly/puR950TRGqg #water #watercommunity #association

We’re thrilled to recognize the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD) as a 2024 Wastewater Surveillance Champion!   In their nomination of LACSD, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) explained that LACSD has been a leading voice in recognizing and communicating the immense impact #wastewater surveillance can have on #publichealth. As one of the first #utilities to join CDPH’s surveillance program in 2020, LACSD has continuously participated in multiple initiatives, including those led by CDPH, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and WastewaterSCAN. They even analyzed their own samples early in the COVID-19 pandemic. LACSD’s contributions to wastewater surveillance are exceptional:  ☑️ Actively engaging in monthly CDPH office hours, sharing expertise, advocating for utilities, and offering insights that drive improvement for the entire sector. ☑️ Demonstrating leadership at all levels—national, state, and local—through roles in the NWSS Utilities Community of Practice, the California Water Quality Monitoring Council, and polio monitoring efforts. ☑️ Collaborating with CDPH and the LA County Department of Public Health to enhance the public health sector’s use of wastewater data. ☑️ Providing constructive feedback that led to a more user-friendly CDPH metadata platform, improving access for other utilities. ☑️ Promoting community involvement by sharing surveillance results and supporting citizen scientists. ☑️ Generating vital resources and presenting at conferences to advance knowledge and adoption of wastewater surveillance practices.   The field has greatly benefited from LACSD’s leadership, dedication, and constant engagement, inspiring others to advance the use of wastewater surveillance for public health protection. #WEFPublicHealth #watercommunity Patricia Hsia, P.E.