2026 Spring Meeting Call for Abstracts

NEWEA invites the submission of abstracts for presentation at the upcoming 2026 Spring Meeting & Exhibit, taking place May 17-20 at the Sea Crest Beach Resort in North Falmouth, MA.

This annual meeting attracts over 300 engineers, consultants, scientists, operators, and students and features a variety of technical sessions, exhibitor displays, and the Operations Challenge competition. This meeting provides an opportunity for professional exchange of information and state-of-the-art concepts in wastewater treatment and water environment issues in a relaxed setting. 

Please consider submitting an abstract on water quality topics such as:

• Biosolids
• Clean Water Infrastructure Stories
• Collection Systems
• Infrastructure Funding
• Resiliency
• Small Communities/On-site Systems
• Spotlight on Clean Water Professionals
• Stormwater/Flood Detection

Abstracts are due by January 30, 2026.

Submit an abstract online.

NEWEA's Introducing Future Leaders to Opportunities in Water (InFLOW) scholarship program is now accepting applications for our 2026-27 program!

The InFLOW program aims to enhance diversity and inclusion in the water workforce by identifying promising students and young professionals from underrepresented groups who are interested in careers in the water industry. 

Click the link below to submit an application, and share this link with qualified individuals who are interested in learning more about working in the water industry.

Applications are due by January 15, 2026. 

Learn more and access the application.

Nominations are now open for the WEF Fellows Program and will be opening soon for WEF Awards.

The WEF Fellows program was created to recognize WEF members with outstanding achievements and impactful contributions to the water industry. Learn more and submit a nomination by Saturday, February 28, 2026. 

The WEF Award application window will be open from January 15 - March 31, 2026. This program is a great opportunity for those within the water community to be recognized for their outstanding contributions.

WEF's Disinfection Practices Survey is now accepting responses.

This survey is looking for respondents to share their facility’s current disinfection practices. Your responses will contribute to WEF’s latest industry report — the reference everyone in wastewater can rely on for disinfection trends.

Take the ~30-minute survey at the following link: bit.ly/DPHCSurvey 

Recently the EPA announced their commitment to continue to use the CERCLA (a.k.a. SuperFund) law to enforce PFAS clean-up by polluters, but they also said they don’t have the authority under the A law to protect involuntary receivers of PFAS, such as Water Resource Recovery Facilities, from being brought into costly CERCLA legal and clean-up actions. 

EPA stated that Congress must pass liability exemption legislation in order to protect communities, utilities, and other involuntary receivers of PFAS. 

Please urge your member of the U.S. House of Representative to cosponsor the bi-partisan H.R. 1267, the Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act through the recently updated WEF Water Advocates call-to-action.

Connecticut: CTWEA, in partnership with MAWEA, is hosting their 15th annual Ski Classic at Stratton Mountain on February 6.

Maine: MEWEA is hosting Water Professionals Night at the Maine Mariners game on January 17. The game will feature a Concession Fundraiser to raise money for ME's Operations Challenge team.

Massachusetts: MAWEA is seeking members to share their experiences in operations, lab testing, maintenance, and engineering by writing an article for their quarterly newsletter. Contact MAWEA to learn more.

New Hampshire: NHWPCA is currently accepting enrollments for their 2026 Sponsorship/Advertising program.

Rhode Island: RICWA is now accepting renewals for 2026 membership.

Vermont: Abstracts are now being accepted for GMWEA's 2026 Spring Meeting, taking place May 21 in Killington, VT.

• Make a donation online.
• Take a moment to share how NEWEA has impacted your career, education, and/or community. 
• Establish a legacy gift or memorial fund, or include NEWEA in your will. 
• Designate NEWEA for a Qualified Charitable Distribution. (If you have to take a Required Minimum Distribution from your retirement funds in 2026, you may be able to offset the tax impacts. Contact your financial advisor/IRA custodian for more information.)