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Hurricane Melissa has devastated Jamaica and the Caribbean, leaving millions in need. Operators Without Borders is deploying a team to help restore water services. WEF is donating $5K and invites you to give what you can. 💧

Learn more & donate: www.wef.org/publications...
October 30, 2025 at 1:26 AM
👏 Big congratulations to the top winners of the #WEFTEC25 Student Design Competition!

🏆 Wastewater – North Carolina State University
🏆 Water Environment – University of British Columbia
🏆 Circular Water Economy – University of South Florida
September 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🌍 We’re honored to welcome our first delegation from Ukraine to #WEFTEC25!

🇺🇦 At a time when Ukraine’s water sector faces immense challenges, this pioneering program highlights the power of collaboration and resilience.

👉 https://ow.ly/SlQy50X3EIk
September 29, 2025 at 2:25 PM
#WEFTEC25 is officially underway in #Chicago!

From AI-powered water solutions to the Circular Water Economy, this year’s event is all about resilience, innovation, and community.

👉 Read the full story: https://ow.ly/6rAV50X3CvK
September 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
he 17th annual WEF Community Service Project at Aldridge Elementary School in Chicago was a huge success!

We are so grateful to our team of 100+ volunteers, community partners, and sponsors for making this event possible! #WEFTEC25 #WEFSYP
September 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We're in Chicago and thrilled to see everyone at McCormick Place for #WEFTEC25!

#WEFcommunity #LifeFreeofWaterChallenges #WaterSector
September 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The 2025 Hach Water Equipment Grant Program offers industry standard #water quality equipment to high school-aged students who are developing a project for their state's 2026 Stockholm Junior Water Prize competition.

Apply by October 24: lnkd.in/ghWpPwJ6
September 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Applications are open for the 2050 HACH Water Equipment Grant Program!

Hear from Vera Wang, 2025 Hawaii State Winner and grant recipient, who leveraged her equipment to pursue her project on microplastics, sunscreen pollution, and water quality.

Apply by Oct. 24th, 2025: tinyurl.com/3wv3pdp3
August 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
WEF is committed to #LifeFreeofWaterChallenges for ALL!

Pride Month reminds us that everybody matters in the water sector — every voice, every story, every perspective helps shape better solutions for people, public health, and the planet.
🌈💧Happy #Pride!
June 12, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Ethan Yen is a process engineer with Black & Veatch, a longtime WEF member... and a first-time presenter at #RBITT!

1,000+ attendees have the opportunity to check out his presentation on full-scale fermentation of side-stream sludges Friday morning! #LifeFreeofWaterChallenges
May 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Zilan Yang, a PhD Candidate at Auburn University and a #wastewater specialist, wants to incorporate her morning #RBITT session on greenhouse gas emissions into her future research & work... 🌍 💧

The Residuals & Biosolids & Innovations in Treatment Technology Conference is underway in Baltimore!
May 7, 2025 at 9:46 PM
What do you do? 💧

"Oh, I spend 4 billion dollars of you and your neighbor's money and you're not gonna know anything about it!"

To spark interest, Mickey Conway changed the way he explains his water sector work at the neighborhood barbecue... #RBITT #LifeFreeofWaterChallenges
May 7, 2025 at 2:10 PM
"It is imperative that Congress preserve robust federal funding to support water projects in communities across the country."

Read more about WEF's official response to the proposed $2.4 billion reduction in State Revolving Fund programs:
ow.ly/zjSY50VNeE5
WEF encourages Congress to protect against proposed cuts to federal funding
The White House FY2026 budget proposes $2.4B in cuts to drinking water and clean water state revolving fund programs.
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May 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
WEFTEC 2025 registration and housing is open!

Register today to grab the Super Saver Rate (through June 27) and join us in Chicago!
#LifeFreeofWaterChallenges

Register here:
registration.experientevent.com/ShowWEF251/F...
April 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Water is life!

#EarthDay is an opportunity to say THANK YOU to all the water professionals across the globe, who actively build a #LifeFreeofWaterChallenges for all.
April 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Baltimore Convention Center houses 70,000 bees in 2 beehives on a 27,000 square foot green roof. What?! WEF loves #sustainable event spaces!

See you in Baltimore for the RBITT conference?

Check out ways individuals can contribute to a more sustainable event: www.wef.org/events--educ...
April 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Sprout Foster-Goodrich is an operator with South Platte Renew, in Denver, and is making an IMPACT this week in Washington D.C.! #LifeFreeofWaterChallenges
April 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Water pros are making waves on Capitol Hill! They're spotlighting local needs, championing smart water reuse, and pushing for the funding it takes to keep our water flowing clean and strong. #LifeFreeofWaterChallenges #CircularWaterEconomy #WaterPolicy
April 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
John Ikeda, WEF's Chief Mission Officer, shares with YP scholars the longterm strategy for successful water advocacy:

Take the DC Water Week experience home to their own WEF MA's and leverage it to influence local officials, promote reuse, and expand the water workforce! #LifeFreeofWaterChallenges
April 10, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Water leaders advocate!

Rucha Shah, PE, CDT - a #youngprofessionals scholar and Water Resources Engineer at Arcadis - is one of hundreds of water professionals in DC this week taking their expertise and passion for water to the Hill. #LifeFreeofWaterChallenges
April 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Thank you Senator Mark Kelly (AZ) for speaking with Water Week attendees!

Senator Kelly shared about Arizona's unique water challenges and inspired attendees to support bipartisan solutions at the federal level. hashtag#waterpolicy hashtag#LifeFreeofWaterChallenges
April 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
With approx. 700 registrants, the house is PACKED at the largest National Water Policy Fly-In ever! Thank you to the expert panel who kicked off the day sharing EPA Water priorities and goals. #LifeFreeofWaterChallenges #Collaboration #waterpolicy
April 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
26 #YoungProfessional Fly-In Scholarship recipients from across the country met with WEF leadership this morning, receiving orientation on #advocacy and best practices for Hill visits.

Pro-tips: own your area of interest, trust that you are the expert, & leave acronyms at the door!
April 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Water Week 2025 kicks off with a Capitol Tour!

WEF #youngprofessionals explored the Rotunda, Crypt, National Statuary Hall, and the Old Senate Chamber.

Thank you to Zachary Loeb for organizing - and for our WEF members traveling to DC to advocate for #lifefreeofwaterchallenges for all!
April 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
WEF partners with the Value of Water Campaign (VOW) from the US Water Alliance. VOW's recent bipartisan polling shows that 92% of voters identify reliable #water access as a very or extremely important issue. Learn more about their findings, here: ow.ly/31F850VvJrS
April 7, 2025 at 3:12 PM