Founded in 1928, the Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization of 36,000 individual members and 75 affiliated Member Associations representing water quality professionals around the world. WEF members, Member Associations, and staff proudly work to achieve our mission to provide bold leadership, champion innovation, connect water professionals, and leverage knowledge to support clean and safe water worldwide.
WEF and its global network of members and Member Associations (MAs) provide water quality professionals around the world with the latest in water quality education, training, and business opportunities. WEF’s diverse membership includes scientists, engineers, regulators, academics, utility managers, plant operators, and other professionals. WEF uses this collective knowledge to further a shared goal of improving water quality around the world.
Together, WEF and its members work toward fulfilling three critical objectives: Drive innovation in the water sector Enrich the expertise of global water professionals Increase awareness of the value of water
WEF has guided technological development in water quality since 1928. Previously called the Federation of Sewage Works Associations (1928), the Federation of Sewage and Industrial Wastes Associations (1950), and the Water Pollution Control Federation (1960); the name was changed to the Water Environment Federation in 1991 to reflect an expanded focus of non-point and point sources of pollution.
As a leading source of water quality expertise, WEF is committed to advancing the water profession by providing unparalleled access to the world’s best science, engineering, and technical practices in the water environment field. WEF continuously evaluates its programs and services to maintain alignment with its overall goal of ensuring clean water for the protection of public health and a sustainable water environment.
