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There is no better place than WEFTEC to learn, explore, network, grow professionally, and strengthen your connection to the water community.

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WEF’s #InFLOW Scholars are front and center at #WEFTEC ’s Opening General Session!
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History in the making... the first entirely female #OpsChallenge team! #WEFTEC18
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#WEFTEC20 will be a fully virtual event, made available through WEFTEC Connect, our new online platform. @WEForg President @JackieJarrell1 explains more in this video
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Be sure to stop by the Pure Brewing Alliance Beer Garden during #WEFTEC18 and raise a glass to the future! Learn about the state-of-the-art, growing industry that’s revolutionizing the way we see, taste and use purified Water— Oct. 1-3 |Booth 8113, Hall I
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#WEFTEC2021 is a wrap! Thank you for a great event #Chicago ! See you next year. #WEFTEC
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Congratulations to the teams from @UBCCivilEng and @CUBoulder @CUEVEN , the winners of the #WEFTEC19 Student Design Competition! The 18th annual competition showcased the innovative ideas of 30 teams from 26 WEF Member Associations-- learn more here:
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Thank you all for making this the biggest and best WEFTEC yet! See you in New Orleans next year! #WEFTEC15 http://t.co/6RxAnypz5P
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Cheers to 90 years! We hope you've enjoyed our look back on 90 years of WEFTEC! What memories will you make at #WEFTEC17 ? #WEFTECat90
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Congratulations to all of the 2017 Utility of the Future Today honorees! Job well done! #WEFTEC17
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We're here in New Orleans for #WEFTEC ! See you soon in the city that's built to host.
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We're one week away from #WEFTEC17 ! RT if we'll see you there!
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It's official! #watersworthit is bigger and bolder than before! Learn more at and be sure to visit the booth in the Hall G Lobby #weftec18
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#WEFTEC Connect has begun! Watch this introduction from @WEForg Executive Director Walt Marlowe and @WEForg President Jackie Jarrell as well as Jarrell’s daily message, “Thriving in Our New Normal;”:
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Leaders of US and global water associations enjoyed an afternoon of shared learning! #WEFTEC17
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During these challenging times it is vital that our sector continues to learn and engage, and WEF will hold WEFTEC this year, whether in hybrid form with both in-person activities and online components or as a full virtual event. Here's the latest update:
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It’s not just us at WEF that are excited to see you… McCormick Place in Chicago is also ready for your arrival at #WEFTEC !
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#WEFTEC19 Crowd Among Largest in 10 Years--
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For the first time, a team from Colombia will compete in the #OpsChallenge at #WEFTEC18 ! Bienvenidos Acueducto Agua y Alcantarillado de Bogota! Buena suerte!
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We're in Chicago! Excited to see everyone at @McCormick_Place for #WEFTEC23 !
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The world is changing we believe in changing with it. WEFTEC Connect takes the best of our in-person event, reshapes it for the virtual world, and delivers it all directly to you. Connect the world to clean water by connecting with each other:
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#tbt to a few weeks ago when WEF board members and staff were Jammin' 4 Water at #WEFTEC17 !
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Thank you all for making #WEFTEC16 such a success! See you in Chicago next year!
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What a way to start the day—at the #WEFTEC23 Opening General Session!
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It's official: #WEFTEC17 turnout was one of the largest ever! Thanks for another great year & see you at #WEFTEC18 !
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Pick up your souvenir Pure Water Brewing Alliance/WATER'S WORTH IT® Pilsner Glass for sale now in the Bookstore, WEF Plaza, Hall G #WEFTEC18
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Hear from 8 YPs who went to the UNLEASH Lab & tackled water-themed projects- 10/4, 1 p.m. CT, McCormick Place, Booth 7739 Hall B #WEFTEC17
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"There is not a person in this room who was put on this earth to be ordinary..." #weftec18
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Stop by the #opschallenge to watch and support all the teams competing at #WEFTEC !
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Thank you to everyone who atteneded #WEFTEC23 in Chicago! We'll see you next year in New Orleans.
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Get ready for the first virtual Operations Challenge, which starts Oct. 5 as part of #WEFTEC Connect! Teams will compete remotely in three categories and will be scored in real time. Register to watch your favorite team compete-- #OpsChallenge
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The #WEFTEC18 #OpsChallenge lab event is well under way! Here's a peek at the Water Dawgz of Louisiana
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#WEFTEC18 Crowd Sets Record for New Orleans: read more--
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Happy #WorldWaterDay ! We are so ready to #RallyForWater ! For a listing of events and to share your photos, visit: .
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If you’re passionate about water and building a strong, diverse and inclusive water workforce of the future, you need to be at #WEFTEC19 ! Learn more about the details of our exciting Opening General Session!
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Congratulations to the #OpsChallenge 2020 winners! Division 1: Controlled Chaos, @WEA_SC Division 2: Blue Ridge Brawlers, @VirginiaWEA Division 3: Peel Wastewater Connoisewers, @WEAOntario Get the details and see the full slate of winners: #WEFTEC
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The dedicated work of water professionals makes clean water & life possible. Thank you! #WEFTEC16 #MyWaterLegacy
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There are nearly two dozen teams competing in the Student Design Competition at #WEFTEC18 ! Get a front seat and listen to their ideas on solving water quality issues Sunday, Sept. 30 at New Orleans Morial Convention Center-- learn more: #wefsyp
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Former @WEForg executive director @EileenJONeill shares thoughts and reflections on her WEF career
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Happening now: Charlie's Angels, an #OpsChallenge team from South Carolina made up of all women, competing in the safety event #WEFTEC18
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Today's #tbt is from the luncheon held for participants in @WEForg 's InFLOW program during #WEFTEC18 . Special thanks to program sponsor @arcadis_us ! Learn more about InFLOW at
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The Stormwater Pavilion at #WEFTEC displayed the latest in #stormwater management and wet weather services and products. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to check it out!
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The fact that there are so many languages is a reflection of "the ingenuity, flexibility and richness of the human mind"-- Dr. Lera Boroditsky #WEFTEC19
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Day 2 of #OpsChallenge has begun! You won't want to miss this fast-paced display of operator skills! #WEFTEC18 @WEAOntario
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The wait is over-- registration is open for WEFTEC Connect, our digital place for you to learn, share, and connect with water professionals from around the world! Find out more and register today!
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"What does a hero look like? How do we define that word?" Opening General Session keynote speaker Kevin Brown sets the tone for #weftec18
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If you missed seeing the #braveblueworld documentary film at the #WEFTEC Connect Monday Night at Movies – or you just want to see it again - it is available for registered attendees to through Friday, Oct. 9 on the platform!
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The WEF Community Service Project is underway at St. Augustine High School! This year’s project will transform the front lawn into a bioswale and welcoming green space. Thank you to all the volunteers and students! #WEFTEC #wefservice #wefsyp
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We’re getting ready! @ch2m #sponsor lanyards at #WEFTEC17
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Activated sludge has been a popular treatment process since the late 1930s. #WEFTECat90
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The Student Design Competition keeps getting bigger and better-- 29 teams from 25 WEF Member Associations and three countries will compete this year! Cheer on your alma mater or MA during #WEFTEC19 !
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With 22 schools representing 20 @WEForg Member Associations and three countries, this year's Student Design Competition is our largest ever! Cheer them on during #WEFTEC18 ! #wefsyp
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The Student Design Competition keeps getting bigger and better-- 29 teams from 26 WEF Member Associations and three countries will compete at #WEFTEC19 !
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This year's community service project involves building an outdoor classroom at Chicago's Manierre Elementary School. #WEFTECat90
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Whether you're a WEFTEC veteran or a first-timer, we can't wait to see you at #WEFTEC23 ! Thank you to Conference-Wide sponsors @AECOM , @AltraSolutions , @atkinsrealis , @Black_Veatch , @MuellerWaterPro , @TeledyneIsco , and @wspusa for supporting this event!
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With 22 schools representing 20 @WEForg Member Associations and three countries, this year's Student Design Competition is our largest ever! Cheer them on during #WEFTEC18 ! #wefsyp
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While we'll miss seeing you in New Orleans this year, we're thrilled to offer a digital place for you to learn, share, and connect with water professionals from around the world. Find out more about WEFTEC Connect:
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Terrific to have @WEForg Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrew Sanderson at #WEFTEC and talking about his experiences, wastewater epidemiology, and protecting water workers. Thanks to @XylemInc for helping to make this CMO position possible.
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Congratulations to Priya Persaud, the Wednesday winner of the #WEFTEC18 Scavenger Hunt! Enjoy!
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We’re thrilled to welcome @arcadis_us as the official WIFI sponsor of #WEFTEC17 !
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With 148 technical sessions, 27 workshops, 16 mobile sessions, and seven local facility tours, you won't want to miss #WEFTEC19 ! Register by July 12 for the best rate!
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It's important to WEF to create a sense of #community and a forum to advocate for change that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We appreciate @Arcadis_NA for sponsoring The Affinity Group Breakfast Series at #WEFTEC23 !
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WEF Past President Jackie Jarrell is ready for this year's in-person WEFTEC in Chicago. She can't wait to see her water friends, watch Operations Challenge, and walk the exhibit floor. Register today:
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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is welcoming us to New Orleans for #weftec18 !
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WEFTEC turns 90! For the next 90 days, we’ll share a fact or photo from the past 90 years of our history. Enjoy! #WEFTECat90
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With so much to see on the #WEFTEC exhibition floor sometimes you have to move a little faster. 😉
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*New for #WEFTEC18 * WEFChats--opportunities for you to meet up w/ people interested in the same topics that you are! A facilitator will help you exchange ideas with your peers. No presentations--just time to connect!
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The co-chairs of the @WEForg Students and Young Professionals Committee put together a shortlist of how to navigate the whirlwind that is WEFTEC. Read more of their tips at , and in the meantime, share your tips! What are some things to know for #WEFTEC18 ?
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Learn more about Operations Challenge 2020, which will take place remotely during WEFTEC Connect! Registration closes Sept. 11
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These 15 distinguished water professionals will be recognized at honored at #WEFTEC19
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We are proud to announce 15 distinguished members as the 2019 WEF Fellows recipients. This prestigious designation recognizes members’ achievements, stature, and contributions in the water profession:
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WEF's Student Design Competition was held yesterday at #WEFTEC23 ! The competition promotes real-world design experience for students interested in pursuing education and careers in #water and #wastewater engineering and science. #STEM
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*HAPPENING NOW* The first virtual Operations Challenge, part of #WEFTEC Connect! Teams will compete remotely in three categories and will be scored in real time. Register to watch your favorite team compete-- #OpsChallenge
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Ready for day two of #WEFTEC23 ? Stop by the Innovation Pavilion to meet exhibitors who've earned the WEF Innovative Technology Award, BlueTech Forum Innovation Award, or been named Imagine H2O’s select portfolio companies. Thank you, @AltraSolutions , for sponsoring this pavilion!
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We asked and you answered. Find out the name of the newest sustainable beer brewed by @WEForg Technical Program Manager @PDubeWater :
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Meet Deborah Houdeshell of Canton Water Reclamation Facility. She can’t wait to see everyone at #WEFTEC . She is excited to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Join Deborah in #Chicago and register here:
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For the first time ever, we will broadcast live from WEFTEC. Watch to learn a little about the types of programming that will be livestreamed Monday, October 18, and Tuesday, October 19. Special thanks to our WEFTEC Live Sponsor, @TeledyneIsco .
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Congratulations to Jay Shetty of @MWRDGC , today's #WEFTECHUNT winner! Enjoy! #WEFTEC19
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Save the date! #WEFTEC18
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We hope you've enjoyed the #WEFTEC 2022 mobile app! Thank you to overall sponsor @Xylem , and our other mobile app sponsors @Innovyze , @PPG , and @Andritz for helping make this possible. Visit them on the exhibition floor as you head into the final day at WEFTEC!
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Having a great final day at #WEFTEC 2022! We truly appreciate the support of our Partner sponsors for helping make this a successful event. Check them out online:
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Thousands of water and wastewater professionals attend WEFTEC to learn, network and find out about new products and services! Don't miss out-- register for #WEFTEC18 today!
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It's done! Thank you to everyone who organized, helped, and supported the 2023 WEF Community Service Project at Ole A. Thorp Elementary Scholastic Academy. Great work! #WEFTEC23
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Support @thevalueofwater Campaign with the newly released WEF and @AWWAACE toolkit! Inforgraphics included: .
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Kari Steele, @MWRDGC president, gives opening remarks for the #WEFTEC19 Opening General Session
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Competing at #OpsChallenge is no easy feat. Competition prep requires dedicated time for year-round training, administrative and budget planning, and cooperation and sportsmanship. Read more about what it takes and why competitors say it's worth it:
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We’ve reshaped Operations Challenge it for our virtual experience! Get the details and save the date for the Operations Challenge awards ceremony on October 8!
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Cheers to sponsor @XylemInc for sponsoring the #WEFTEC19 Beer Garden
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WEF Members: Enjoy cocktails and conversation with fellow members and WEFTEC exhibitors during the #WEFTEC19 Mix with Members reception! Sept. 22, 5 - 6:30 p.m., McCormick Place, Room S102b
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Today is Imagine a Day Without Water. Tweet why you #ValueWater .
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Join #water professionals from around the world at #WEFTEC 2022 to form valuable, lasting connections that will help transform the future of the water sector! Spread the word and register here:
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#WEFTEC16 is just a few days away! RT if we’ll see you there!
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Can’t attend #WEFTEC19 ? Watch the Opening General Session live stream Sept. 23 at 9:30 a.m. ET /8:30 a.m. CT:
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Operations Challenge is always a highlight of #WEFTEC . Here teams are competing in the laboratory events.
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While packing for #WEFTEC16 , guess who we spotted...
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6 weeks away from the largest annual water quality event in the world, #WEFTEC2016 !
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We hope you enjoyed #WEFTEC ’s Opening General Session! We were honored by the appearance of the Black Masking Indians and grateful to learn more about this unique part of New Orleans culture.
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With more than 20,000 registrants, #WEFTEC16 lands in the TOP FIVE largest and best-attended events!
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The Student Design Competition has officially begun! The @uofg team is kicking things off #WEFTEC19
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Kicked off the morning at the WEF House of Delegates breakfast! We're thrilled to welcome Incoming Speaker Alexandria Kindrick and Incoming Speaker-Elect Bill Davis. We hope everyone is having a great time so far at #WEFTEC23 !
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