CWEA provides value to its wastewater professionals. Currently, there are over 7,700 members who benefit from the following services provided by CWEA.

• Opportunities for professional growth: Through the Technical Certification Program (TCP), wastewater professionals receive certification in six possible disciplines: Collections System Maintenance; Laboratory Analysis; Mechanical Technology; Electrical & Instrumentation; Environmental Compliance Inspection; and Industrial Waste Treatment Operation.
  
• Education & Training: To assist in fine-tuning skills needed by wastewater professionals, CWEA offers numerous outstanding statewide, regional, and Local Section educational events.
  
• Networking: Through specialty conferences, board meetings, and certification trainings, wastewater professionals can connect with one another and keep updated within their profession.
  
• Publications – The E-bulletin & Wastewater Professional:
  
  • The bi-monthly electronic E-Bulletin is filled with news and information about the Association and its members. It is emailed to all members and available to members 365 days a year from any internet connection.
  • The Wastewater Professional prints quarterly and is the technical publication for wastewater professionals. You will find all the latest news on the wastewater industry as well as technical articles to help you do your job.
    
• Discounts on publications: Members receive discounts when ordering publications.
  
• Opportunities for recognition (Awards Program): Professional accomplishments can be recognized at the local section and state levels.
  
• Professionalism: Membership with CWEA offers people involved in the wastewater industry additional professionalism that may be hard to find elsewhere.