Q. How do I log-in to the WEF website?
A. If your membership number contains seven digits, you will need to add a zero to the beginning. Use this number as your "Username." Your "Password" is your last name. You can change this at anytime, once you have logged-in, in your Member Profile. Also, the Member Services Center can reset your username and password. Call 1-800-666-0206 (within the U.S. or Canada) or 1-703-684-2452 or e-mail csc@wef.org for assistance.
Q. Is my membership valid?
A. The Member Services Center can quickly confirm that your membership is paid to date. Call 1-800-666-0206 (within the U.S. or Canada) or 1-703-684-2452 or e-mail csc@wef.org. Or, you can log in with your member ID to access your membership profile by clicking here.
Q. What is a Member Profile?
A. A member profile is your WEF membership record. You can log in to your Member Profile to access your profile and make changes to your address and/or password, check your membership status, renew your membership, and get information on your continuing education units. Click here to log in to your Member Profile now.
Q. My membership has expired. How do I renew?
A. To renew your membership online, click here to log in and access your member profile. Or, you can call the Member Services Center at 1-800-666-0206 (within the U.S. or Canada) or 1-703-684-2452, or e-mail csc@wef.org.
Q. What are the requirements for retired membership?
A. Retired members are individuals who are retired from and not currently professionally involved in the water quality field. For more information on changing to Retired status, contact the Member Services Center at 1-800-666-0206 (within the U.S. or Canada) or 1-703-684-2452 or e-mail csc@wef.org.
Q. What are the requirements for life member?
A. Life members are individuals who have been an Active or PWO member, or a representative of a Corporate or Associate Member, in one or more WEF Member Associations for a total of at least 35 years AND have reached the age 65. (Life Members pay no annual dues.) Full dues at the Member Association level will still be required. For more information on changing to Life status, contact the Member Services Center at 1-800-666-0206 (within the U.S. or Canada) or 1-703-684-2452 or e-mail csc@wef.org.
Q. How do I join a WEF committee?
A. Your work with a Federation committee can be one of the most important contributions you will make to the water environment profession and to your career. To become a committee member, select the committee(s) which best fits your interest and experience and call the Member Services Center at 1-800-666-0206 (within the U.S. or Canada) or 1-703-684-2452. To get a description of the WEF committees or a committee application, click here.
Q. I'd like to add an additional subscription to my membership. How do I do that?
A. Adding a subscription is simple, click here to log in and access your member profile. Select "Subscriptions" from the menu on the right side and follow the prompts. You can also call the Member Services Center at 1-800-666-0206 (within the U.S. or Canada) or 1-703-684-2452, or indicate your preference on your annual renewal notice.
Q. How do I make a change to my membership record?
A. You can access your Member Profile through www.wef.org and make changes to your address, changes to your password, check your membership status, renew your membership, and get information on your continuing education units. You can also call the Member Services Center at either 1-800-666-0206 (within the U.S. or Canada) or 1-703-684-2452, or e-mail your updates to csc@wef.org.
Q. How do I find out more about an upcoming specialty conference?
A. For the most up-to-date information, visit the WEF Web site at www.wef.org or request the document via WEF's fax-on-demand service by calling 1-800-444-2933 (within the U.S. and Canada) or call 1-703-684-2401 and press the star key (*) on your telephone to receive a complete listing of all of the available documents.
Q. How do I register for WEFTEC?
A. Register online by visiting the WEFTEC website at www.weftec.org. Or, call the Member Services Center at 1-800-666-0206 (within the U.S. or Canada) or 1-703-684-2452 and press 4 on your touch tone phone.
Q. How do I receive a sample issue of a WEF periodical?
A. Interested individuals can obtain a samples by calling the Member Services Center at 1-800-666-0206 (within the U.S. or Canada) or 1-703-684-2452.
Q. I would like to make copies of an article I read in a WEF journal. Do I need permission from the Federation to make copies of published materials?
A. Requests to reproduce or distribute copies of WEF published material must be sent in writing to the WEF Journals and Books department via fax at 1-703-684-2492 or e-mailed to permissions@wef.org. Please see the following PDF document for guidelines of what information must be included in the request.
After review and consideration of the request, a WEF Journals and Books department staff member will respond in writing granting or denying permission to the WEF copyrighted material.
Q. I would like to give a presentation at a WEF conference. What opportunities are available?
A. To browse a listing of conferences, click here, and you can request the abstract submittal form via WEF's fax-on-demand service by calling 1-800-444-2933 (within the U.S. and Canada) or 1-703-684-2401 and press the star key (*) on your telephone to receive a complete listing of all of the available documents.
Q. Who is the Water Environment Research Foundation?
A. The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF), is a not-for-profit organization established in 1989 to advance science and technology for the benefit of subscribing utilities, corporations, equipment manufacturers, industrial organizations, and the general public. WERF addresses water quality issues with a commitment to environmental protection, economic conservancy and enhanced quality of life. Funded through voluntary contributions and grants, WERF manages research under four Thrust Areas: Collection and Treatment Systems, Human Health and Environmental Effects, Watershed Management, and Residuals Management. WERF Subscribers represent wastewater utilities representing more than 65 percent of the U.S. sewered population and more than 60 corporations sharing concerns for water quality issues. For more information, contact WERF at 1-703-684-2470 or visit the WERF Web site.