New England Water Environment Association

05/28/2026

The deadline to submit a nomination for a NEWEA/WEF Award is approaching! These awards honor outstanding water professionals in a variety of categories, including safety, engineering, operations, and public awareness. Submit a nomination by May 31: https://www.newea.org/about-us/awards/

05/22/2026

To combat impending workforce shortages, programs have been developed across the region to train and recruit new water workers. Check out this article from WCAI about a panel from NEWEA's Spring Meeting this week that highlighted Cape Cod Tech high school students who are learning about and gaining experience working in water by participating in a Veolia internship:

A trade conference in North Falmouth this week highlighted efforts to develop new talent for the drinking water and wastewater industries.

05/21/2026

NEWEA is currently accepting abstracts for our 2027 Annual Conference. This prestigious conference annually attracts over 2,500 water professionals for three days of technical sessions, exhibits, and networking. Submit by June 12: https://site.pheedloop.com/portal/event/EVEYQRONTGDKY/submission/CALMZE0BHLZ6QH8/application

05/20/2026

Help us shape NEWEA's future by submitting a nomination for an Officer position! Officers are voting members of NEWEA's Executive Committee and contribute to developing and implementing policies and initiatives. Submit a nomination by June 12: https://www.newea.org/officer-nomination/

05/20/2026

NEWEA's Spring Meeting continued yesterday with Operations Challenge events, technical sessions, a tour of Massachusetts Alternative Septic System Test Center, and the evening reception, where Ops Challenge awards were presented. Congratulations to our top teams, who will move on to represent NEWEA at the national competition at WEFTEC in September!

05/19/2026

NEWEA is now accepting nominations for NEWEA and WEF Awards! Honor the work of a deserving water professional by submitting an award nomination on their behalf. Self nominations are encouraged. Submit by May 31: https://www.newea.org/about-us/awards/

05/19/2026

NEWEA's 2026 Spring Meeting got underway yesterday at the beautiful Sea Crest Beach Resort with a keynote delivered by Alison Bowden of The Nature Conservancy, technical sessions, and the Welcome Reception, where new members were inducted into the Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers.

05/18/2026

NEWEA is seeking homebrewers to create an original beer using water from their tap. Finished beers will be shared with attendees of the Source Water Brewers Competition on August 25 in Boston, MA. Sign up to be a brewer: https://www.newea.org/events/source-water-brewers-competition/

05/13/2026

New England Water Works Association and NEWEA are seeking presentations for their jointly hosted Fall 2026 IT/Asset Management Fair. This event, taking place on November 2, will consist of technical presentations and interactive learning stations.

Submit an abstract by May 15:https://www.newwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IT-Fair-2026-Call-for-Papers.pdf

05/05/2026

The registration deadline for NEWEA's Spring Meeting Golf Tournament has been extended! Don't miss your chance to join your water industry colleagues for a round of golf at the beautiful Cape Club on May 18. Reserve your spot: https://members.newea.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-SPRING-MEETING-GOLF-OUTING