Water Environment Association of Ontario

02/05/2025

The WEF InFLOW (Introducing Future Leaders to Opportunities in Water) STEMpath program is now accepting applications for the upcoming cycle!

Through the InFLOW STEMpath program, students will gain valuable exposure to career opportunities in the water industry via WEF programs and events. This is an exciting chance to build connections, learn from industry leaders, and explore pathways in a crucial sector.

Learn more about the program and submit an application here: https://buff.ly/42unwfn

Applications are due by Thursday, February 27th.

02/04/2025

The deadline to submit a nomination for three of the 2025 WEAO Awards is this Friday, February 7th. Review the criteria for these awards and find their nomination forms here: https://buff.ly/3PLNFif

Award winners will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon on Monday, April 14 at the 2025 WEAO Technical Symposium and OPCEA Exhibition at RBC Place London in London, Ontario.

02/03/2025

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks is hosting an information session on the new Consolidated Linear Infrastructure ECAs for municipal sanitary collection and stormwater management systems.

The session - held on Thursday, February 13th from 9 am to 12 pm on Microsoft Teams - is intended for consulting engineers designing municipal sewage and stormwater management works and will focus on changes to the ECA application process and updated Design Criteria for Sanitary Sewers, Storm Sewers and Forcemains.

Register for the session here: https://buff.ly/3PT0ojg

Any questions on the CLI-ECA program, or the information session, can be directed to [email protected].

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01/31/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the WEAO Open House on Wednesday! It was a pleasure welcoming our members and volunteers to our new office. A special thank you to our industry partners, OWWA and CWWA, for all of their support.

01/31/2025

Nominate a colleague for the Laboratory Analyst Excellence Award! This award recognizes an individual for outstanding performance, professionalism, and contributions to the water quality analysis profession.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, February 7th. Review the criteria for this award and find the nomination form here: https://buff.ly/3PLNFif

01/30/2025

Be a part of the 2025 Operations Challenge! The Operations Challenge is a premier event where teams compete in real-world challenges designed to test their operational expertise, problem-solving abilities, and innovative thinking.

The competition will be taking place from April 14th to 15th during the 2025 WEAO Technical Symposium and OPCEA Exhibition in London, Ontario.

Interested in competing in the Operations Challenge? Register your team here: https://buff.ly/4jww4sg

01/29/2025

Nominate a colleague for the George W. Burke Award! The purpose of this award is to encourage an active and effective safety program in municipal and industrial wastewater facilities.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, February 7th. Review the criteria for this award and find the nomination form here: https://buff.ly/3PLNFif

01/28/2025

Registration is now open for the 2025 WEAO Technical Symposium and OPCEA Exhibition! The conference will be taking place in London, Ontario from April 13th to 15th.

With over 500 attendees, this conference is the premier event for professionals in the wastewater industry to connect with peers and industry leaders.

Take advantage of the early bird rates, available until Sunday, February 16th! Delegate attendees can register to attend the event here: https://buff.ly/4jbEkho

01/27/2025

Nominate a colleague for the Hatfield Award! This award is presented to operators of wastewater treatment plants who demonstrate outstanding performance and professionalism.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, February 7th. Review the criteria for this award and find the nomination form here: https://buff.ly/3PLNFif

01/24/2025

You are cordially invited to join us for an Open House at our new WEAO office!

We hope you will drop by for some light refreshments & connect with us in person on January 29th from 2:30 pm to 6 pm.

Please RSVP to [email protected]. We look forward to showing you our new space!

01/22/2025

Do you know a colleague that deserves to be celebrated? Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 WEAO Awards!

Award winners will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon on Monday, April 14 at the 2025 WEAO Technical Symposium and OPCEA Exhibition at RBC Place London in London, Ontario.

View our award categories in the attached images and consider making a nomination today! Read more about the award categories, view their nomination due dates, and find their nomination forms here: https://buff.ly/3PLNFif

01/15/2025

Registration is now OPEN for the WEAO Technical Symposium and OPCEA Exhibition in London, Ontario from April 13th to 15th.

Delegate attendees can register to attend the event here: https://buff.ly/4jbEkho

Our early bird deadline is February 16th!

01/14/2025

Nominations are open until Friday, January 31st for the 5S Award, to be presented at the Awards Lunch on Monday, April 14, as part of the 2025 WEAO Technical Symposium and OPCEA Exhibition at the RBC London Place in London, Ontario.

The 5S Award allows peers to recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond in serving our industry and/or their member association. Awardees join 5S members all over the world who have volunteered for the betterment of the water environment.

To nominate someone, please use this form: https://buff.ly/41owElk

Nomination(s) must be emailed to [email protected] by January 31st.

01/13/2025

Are you a water sector professional? Does your work have a connection with water,
water availability or water quality? Then the Water Environment Federation’s
annual Technical and Education Conference (WEFTEC) is for you! We are excited to
announce the Call for Content for this premier annual water event.

With over 20,000 attendees, from utility leaders to manufacturers, WEFTEC is your opportunity to shape the Circular Water Economy discourse and more broadly the entire the water sector. WEF is seeking water sector leaders, disruptors, idea generators, problem solvers, and creative thinkers, like you.

For more information and to submit your abstract, please visit: https://buff.ly/3ZjySRr

The deadline to submit your abstract is Wednesday, January 15th at 9 am EST. https://www.weftec.org/program/program-development/speak-at-weftec/

01/10/2025

The WEAO Magazine Committee is seeking content for the Spring 2025 edition of INFLUENTS Magazine!

The theme of the issue is "The impacts of ESG reporting in climate change adaptation in the water and wastewater industry + conference program.”

Please send your draft article idea to [email protected] for consideration as soon as possible.

The submission due date for full articles is next Monday, January 13th.