Water Environment Association of Ontario

Water Environment Association of Ontario We are 1,300 technical and professional individuals dedicated to preserving Ontario's water environment.

WEAO’s vision is to be the preeminent organization of technical and professional individuals dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Ontario's water environment.

Congratulations to Anna Tomaz on receiving a 2026 WEF Operator Scholarship!Anna is an environmental Technician Co-op stu...
09/22/2026

Congratulations to Anna Tomaz on receiving a 2026 WEF Operator Scholarship!

Anna is an environmental Technician Co-op student at Mohawk College who is already building hands-on experience across water, wastewater and environmental protection.

We are proud to celebrate Anna and the next generation of professionals building careers in Ontario's water, wastewater, stormwater and biosolids sector.

More to come: we recently spoke with Anna about her journey in the sector, what she's learning along the way and what this WEF recognition means to her. Watch her full story as part of an upcoming WEAO News & Stories feature highlighting our 2026 WEF award recipients.

Please join us in congratulating Anna!

Heading to WEFTEC New Orleans? Joins us for the Canadian Icebreaker!Connect with fellow Canadians and friends attending...
09/21/2026

Heading to WEFTEC New Orleans? Joins us for the Canadian Icebreaker!

Connect with fellow Canadians and friends attending WEFTEC for an evening of networking, great conversations, food, drinks, bowling and games at Fulton Alley.

Happening Sunday September 27 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM for $110 per person, and includes two drink tickets, games, food and bowling.

It is a chance to reconnect with colleauges, meet new people and kick off WEFTEC together, Canadian style.

Ready to join us? Visit the WEAO events page to find out more and register https://buff.ly/jlynEUl

Next May, the Enercare Centre will be filled with the people, technologies and ideas shaping the future of Ontario's wat...
09/21/2026

Next May, the Enercare Centre will be filled with the people, technologies and ideas shaping the future of Ontario's water and wastewater sector. Will your idea be one of them?

Submit your abstract for the 2027 OWWA & WEAO Joint Conference & Exhibition, taking place May 10-13, 2027, at Exhibition Place in Toronto.

Submission of a full technical paper is optional and is not required for consideration in the 2027 technical program. Presenters who choose to submit a paper will have the opportunity to have it published on the WEAO and OWWA websites and to participate in a fall 2027 webinar series to further share and promote their work.

Stay up to date with conference updates on the News & Stories page https://buff.ly/aysmyxh

Congratulations to Brian Arntsen, recipient of the 2026 W. Wesley Eckenfelder Industrial Water Quality Lifetime Achievem...
09/18/2026

Congratulations to Brian Arntsen, recipient of the 2026 W. Wesley Eckenfelder Industrial Water Quality Lifetime Achievement Award from WEF!

Brian is a widely recognized leader and innovator in the wastewater sector, bringing more than 40 years of global experience in water treatment and helping organizations solve complex wastewater challenges and implement sustainable, high-performance solutions.

We had the opportunity to speak with Brian this week about his career, this recognition and the experiences that have shaped his work in the sector.

More to come: WEAO will be featuring Brian, along with our other 2026 WEF award recipients in an upcoming News & Stories feature. Stay tuned as we celebrate their achievements and the contribution they continue to make to the community.

Please join us in congratulating Brian on this well-deserved recognition!

09/18/2026

Heading to WEFTEC 2026 in New Orleans?

WEAO Executive Director Mary Beth Holmes has a quick invitation for you!

Join WEAO and colleauges from across Canada's water, wastewater, stormwater and biosolids sector at the Canadian Icebreaker, an evening to reconnect, meet new people and kick off WEFTEC together!

Happening Sunday September 27 from 6-9 PM.
Visit the WEAO events page to learn more and register here: https://buff.ly/ZKexpaN

WEAO Technical Seminar November 19!Join WEAO's Utility Management Committee hosted technical seminar focused on Building...
09/16/2026

WEAO Technical Seminar November 19!

Join WEAO's Utility Management Committee hosted technical seminar focused on Building For Tomorrow.

This seminar is happening on November 19 at the Mississauga Grand. Registration is now open. Visit our events page to register https://buff.ly/2bf8SJz

Congratulations to Tim Constantine, P.Eng., on being named a 2026 WEF Fellow! With more than 30 years of experience in t...
09/16/2026

Congratulations to Tim Constantine, P.Eng., on being named a 2026 WEF Fellow!

With more than 30 years of experience in the sector, Tim has made significant contributions to energy-efficient biological wastewater treatment, supporting more than 100 treatment facilities around the world and helping advance the profession through technical leadership, innovation and knowledge sharing.

Tim has also devoted more than 25 years to leadership and service with WEF and WEAO, including supporting WEFTEC programming and contributing to major WEF technical publications.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.

Please join us in congratulating Tim!

We’ll be sharing more about Tim and WEAO’s other 2026 WEF award recipients in an upcoming News & Stories feature.

WEAO Technical Seminar October 22!Join WEAO's Collections Committee and Climate Change Committee for a jointly hosted te...
09/16/2026

WEAO Technical Seminar October 22!

Join WEAO's Collections Committee and Climate Change Committee for a jointly hosted technical seminar focused on Advancing Climate-Resilient Wastewater & Stormwater Collection Infrastructure Through Innovation, Adaptation, and Mitigation.

This seminar is happening on October 22 at the Mississauga Grand. Registration is now open. Visit our events page to register and for more information as it is available. https://buff.ly/ifniLtT

Save the date for WEAO’s Intelligent Water Solutions Committee's upcoming technical seminar exploring AI Implementation:...
09/14/2026

Save the date for WEAO’s Intelligent Water Solutions Committee's upcoming technical seminar exploring AI Implementation: Successes, Challenges & Hands-On Learning.
As artificial intelligence continues to shape the water sector, this seminar will bring professionals together to share practical experiences, lessons learned and emerging opportunities — with a focus on moving AI from concept to real-world application.
📅 October 27
📍 Mississauga Grand
Connect with colleagues, learn from industry experience and take away practical insights you can apply in your own organization.
Learn more and stay updated on registration: weao.org/events

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