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California Water Environment Association CWEA works to enhance the effectiveness of water environment professionals and to benefit society by protecting and enhancing our water environment.

Today is Imagine a Day Without Water. It's hard to imagine, but it reminds us just how essential water is to our everyda...
10/15/2026

Today is Imagine a Day Without Water.

It's hard to imagine, but it reminds us just how essential water is to our everyday lives.

Behind every drop are dedicated water and wastewater professionals working around the clock to protect public health, safeguard the environment, and keep our communities thriving.

Today, we recognize the hardworking CWEA members who make this essential service possible, often behind the scenes.

Their work matters. Their careers make a difference. And that's what makes working in water so rewarding.

Check out the fact sheet provided by The Value of Water Campaign on Investing in Water to Strengthen America’s Workforcehttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/67dd711d1a117219a03e4f7a/t/69149529908baf0facaa0c21/1762956585382/VOW+Econ_Workforce_Factsheet+1A.pdf

10/14/2026

Give your collection systems knowledge a boost before the year ends! Join CWEA at SacSewer on October 28 for a full day of training covering the essential skills and procedures collection system professionals use every day.

- Learn from an experienced wastewater professional
- Strengthen your field knowledge and operational confidence
- Prepare for real-world situations
- Earn up to 7.8 contact hours

Collection Systems Fundamentals
Oct 28 | SacSewer
https://bit.ly/4ikS4rV

10/13/2026

We recently held The Next Rung in Santa Rosa, and the response was terrific. Attendees especially appreciated how relevant the workshop was to the leadership challenges they face on the job and left with concepts they felt confident putting to use right away.

Now, the workshop is coming to San Luis Obispo.

📍 Oct. 27 | Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo

Designed for frontline wastewater professionals, aspiring leaders, lead workers, and supervisors, this full-day workshop explores building credibility, delegating effectively, navigating tough conversations, leading under pressure, and preparing for the next step.

The City of American Canyon’s ZeeWeed membrane replacement project captures what the future of the wastewater workforce ...
10/10/2026

The City of American Canyon’s ZeeWeed membrane replacement project captures what the future of the wastewater workforce looks like.

Grade V Wastewater Operator Martha Harp is shown unloading membrane equipment, while Grade II Wastewater Operator Ray Witzlsteiner performs the hands on work of cleaning the membranes.

Just as importantly, those roles are interchangeable. Modern wastewater professionals, regardless of gender, combine technical knowledge, physical ability, teamwork, and problem solving to get the job done.

That makes these images more than a picture of a membrane project. They are a recruitment message. There is a place in this industry for people with different backgrounds, skills, and strengths.

Advanced membranes, automation, and artificial intelligence are changing our industry, but they do not replace the people behind the technology.

The future should not be feared. It should be embraced, and we need the next generation of wastewater professionals to help lead it.

Photos shared by Norm Woods, Assistant Public Works Director, City of American Canyon and CWEA Board Member


A look at wastewater crews at work in Big Bear City!Nighttime Storm Work: Decanting a combo truck into a manhole during ...
10/09/2026

A look at wastewater crews at work in Big Bear City!

Nighttime Storm Work: Decanting a combo truck into a manhole during nighttime storm-related operations in Big Bear City, CA.

Easement Hand Dig: Compacting backfill in a hand-dug trench during a backyard sewer easement mainline repair.

Photos submitted by Andy Keller, CSM4, Big Bear City Community Services District.


Safety is everyone's responsibility! Mobile and Short Duration Temporary Traffic Control Plans presented by CWEA Safety ...
10/09/2026

Safety is everyone's responsibility! Mobile and Short Duration Temporary Traffic Control Plans presented by CWEA Safety Committee member Peter Kuchinsky is now available on demand.

This 50 minute session on Short-Duration and Mobile Operations Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) training focuses on temporary work zones that occupy a location for up to one hour or move continuously. This session reviews best practices on how to use methods and devices, using more dominant methods to increase notice to drivers, worker visibility and deploy flaggers to be in substantial conformance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices or CA-MUTCD.

Some operations may include…

-Vacuum truck operations
-Line inspection / cleaning
-Leak detection / investigation
-Valve exercising / shut down
-Meter Reading / Facility Maintenance
-Underground line locating
-Emergency Response
-Equipment/Material Loading and Unloading

Who Should Watch: Supervisors and workers responsible for traffic control, especially those that work alone, exposed to traffic, for one hour or less.

Member fee: $25.00
Non-Member fee: $35.00
https://owen.mycwea.org/products/safety-committee-meeting-mobile-and-short-duration-temporary-traffic-control-plans-on-demand-webinar
1 contact hours towards CWEA certifications; All

There's no shortage of variety in the wastewater profession! From fieldwork to facility operations and everything in bet...
10/09/2026

There's no shortage of variety in the wastewater profession! From fieldwork to facility operations and everything in between, water professionals bring a wide range of skills and expertise to the job every day. Together, they play an essential role in protecting public health and the environment.

Photos submitted by Joe Zumbo, Digital Media Production Specialist, Central San (Central Contra Costa Sanitary District).


Ross Valley Sanitary District faces a diverse range of challenges in maintaining and cleaning its sewer system, from rem...
10/08/2026

Ross Valley Sanitary District faces a diverse range of challenges in maintaining and cleaning its sewer system, from remote sewer lines in forested areas to large trunk lines serving surrounding cities and towns. The District continually seeks innovative approaches to sewer maintenance and cleaning while empowering staff to think creatively, develop practical solutions, and improve service to the community.

Photos submitted by Rafael Zarco, CSM3, Operations Supervisor of Line Maintenance, Ross Valley Sanitary District

The Riverside Environmental Compliance team stays cool while getting the job done! For Senior Environmental Compliance I...
10/07/2026

The Riverside Environmental Compliance team stays cool while getting the job done!

For Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector Tim Ridley and his team, protecting the environment goes hand in hand with education, helping businesses and the community understand requirements, make informed choices, and take responsibility for protecting our water resources.

Photos submitted by Tim Ridley, ECI3, Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector, City of Riverside.


10/07/2026

Take it from one of our first Collection Systems Fundamentals attendees, Anthony. Why this training is valuable for new collections professionals.

Join us at SacSewer on October 28!

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7677 Oakport Street, Ste 1030
Oakland, CA
94621

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