CWEA asked if the State Water Board’s Office of Operator Certification could share the publicly available pass/fail rates for the computerized certification exams, and they have graciously provided the data. How are California’s wastewater operators doing on their exams? The OOC reports, “The 6-month comparison of CBT pass/fail rates is consistent with historical average passing...

CWEA member, Dr. Diego Rosso is a member of the 2023-24 Board of Trustees for the Water Environment Federation (WEF), an international organization of water quality professionals headquartered in Alexandria, Va. Dr. Rosso is Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and of Chemical Engineering and Material Science at the University of California, Irvine, where he...

Click image for a larger view. Photos by Jim Aanderud, SSCSC (Southern Sections Collection Systems Committee of CWEA). All photos posted with permission of the photographer.  

The Path to Power series is organized by the Association of Women in Water, Energy, and the Environment. We are excited to introduce a remarkable panel of women in the water industry who will engage in a thought-provoking dialogue about their accomplished career paths. California water leaders on the panel: Jennifer Persike, moderatorr, Jennifer Persike...

On October 10th we hosted Workforce Through Diversity and Inclusion panel discussion during California Water Professionals Appreciation Week. As the water industry continues to experience retirements and recruitment challenges, there is a need to invest in the water workforce and support leadership development needs and succession planning efforts. Additionally, research indicates increased DEI within organizations...

It’s an honor to serve as your Director of Member Services. Since joining the staff earlier this year, I’ve already made strong connections with members and leaders. I enjoy working with the CWEA Board members, Committee and Local Section leaders, and I look forward to meeting you at an event or conference soon. We’re excited...

The Kirt Brooks Memorial Water Environment Scholarship (KBSF) Committee is thrilled to introduce a new educational opportunity to our scholarship program. We are expanding our list of eligible categories to now include non-degree training programs offered by colleges, community colleges, and trade schools. Education is the foundation of a strong community. CWEA and the Kirt...

Let’s put safety first within the wastewater profession. Join nearly 400 wastewater pros representing 63 agencies and firms at this year’s event. 2023 Northern Safety Day Wednesday, November 8 Learn more and register > ACWA JPIA Calaveras County Water District Central Contra Costa SD City of Alameda City of American Canyon City of Antioch City...

Harris & Associates will officially welcome Michelle White as the firm’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on January 1, 2024. This is the culmination of a well-planned and purposeful succession strategy developed in 2021. Michelle brings extensive experience and deep industry knowledge to the position, having successfully led various aspects of Harris’ business operations over...

Let’s put safety first within the wastewater profession. Join 150 wastewater pros representing 43 agencies and firms at the 2023 Southern Safety Day. 2023 Southern Safety Day Thursday, October 26 Learn more and register >   ACWA JPIA City of Alhambra City of Chino City of Corona City of Covina City of Culver City City...