Jul 14, 2025
Wastewater treatment refers to the physical, chemical, and biological processes used to remove pollutants from wastewater before discharging it into a waterbody.
Jul 14, 2025
Large amounts of electricity are required to obtain, treat and transport water and wastewater. In addition, large amounts of water are needed to produce electricity.
Jul 02, 2024
We believe water should be judged on its quality, not its history
What Is the Pure Water Brewing Alliance? The Pure Water Brewing Alliance is a group of utilities, brewers, engineering firms, and
Apr 08, 2026
Interviews will be scheduled for the week of June 15, 2026. Applicants may direct any questions to Howard Carter (hcarter@wef.org), immediate past president and chair, Nominating Committee.
Nov 07, 2025
Peter Garvey earned his degree in Environmental Engineering from Trinity College Dublin. After beginning his career in the UK, he emigrated to the United States, where he has dedicated his
Apr 30, 2026
WEF volunteers are the lifeblood of the organization and it is our honor to recognize our outstanding volunteers.
The WEF Community Leadership Council (CLC) and House of Delegates (HOD) created the
Mar 09, 2026
Official Position Statement Approved by WEF Date of Approval: March 2, 2026 Expiration Date: March 2, 2031 The traditional "take-use-dispose" water model, currently utilized by utilities
Jul 11, 2025
Natural resources are limited, and their recovery is essential to healthy, sustainable communities. Water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) provide the key to sustainable resource management for
Jul 11, 2025
Traditional water supplies in many parts of the world are becoming inadequate to sustainably meet the needs of communities. Population growth, development, droughts, over-drafting of groundwater,
Jul 14, 2025
Urban and suburban stormwater runoff is a growing source of water pollution in many watersheds across the country, contributing nutrients, bacteria and sediment.
