Thank you to everyone who joined us on October 14 in Woodland for a day dedicated to keeping wastewater professionals safe on the job. Check out the photo gallery and see some familiar faces! flic.kr/s/aHBqjD8118 #NorthernSafetyDay #WastewaterProfessionals #WorkplaceSafety

Give your collection systems knowledge a boost before the year ends! Join CWEA at SacSewer on October 28 for a full day of training covering the essential skills and procedures collection system professionals use every day. Oct 28 | SacSewer bit.ly/4ikS4rV

The future should not be feared. It should be embraced, and we need the next generation of wastewater professionals to help lead it. Photos shared by Norm Woods, Assistant Public Works Director, City of American Canyon and CWEA Board Member #CAWaterWeek #EssentialWorkers

Nighttime Storm Work: Decanting a combo truck into a manhole during nighttime storm-related operations in Big Bear City, CA. Easement Hand Dig: Compacting backfill in a hand-dug trench during a backyard sewer easement mainline repair.

Safety is everyone's responsibility! Mobile and Short Duration Temporary Traffic Control Plans presented by CWEA Safety Committee member Peter Kuchinsky is now available on demand. owen.mycwea.org/products/saf…

There's no shortage of variety in the wastewater profession! From fieldwork to facility operations and everything in between. Photos submitted by Joe Zumbo, Digital Media Production Specialist, Central San (Central Contra Costa Sanitary District).

Photos submitted by Rafael Zarco, CSM3, Operations Supervisor of Line Maintenance, Ross Valley Sanitary District #CAWaterWeek #EssentialWorkers #WeAreCAWater #ThankWaterPros #WorkForWater

The Riverside Environmental Compliance team stays cool while getting the job done! Photos submitted by Tim Ridley, ECI3, Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector, City of Riverside. #CAWaterWeek #EssentialWorkers #WeAreCAWater #ThankWaterPros #WorkForWater

Photo submitted by Russ Newman, CSM3, Wastewater Supervisor, City of Santa Maria. #CAWaterWeek #EssentialWorkers #WeAreCAWater #ThankWaterPros #WorkForWater

Day or night, water professionals are on the job. During Water Professionals Appreciation Week, we celebrate the professionals doing this essential work every day—& sometimes long before the rest of us are awake. Photos by John Vogel, Ross Valley Sanitary District #CAWaterWeek

Congratulations to Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District and Lystek International on receiving the 2026 Water Quality Improvement Award for Operational Design and Excellence from the Water Environment Federation!

Meet Terrence the Water Bear! Created by Nicole Greenwood, City of Riverside Photos courtesy of City of Riverside- RWQCP. #CAWaterWeek #WeAreCAWater #ThankWaterPros #WorkForWater

The Next Rung leadership workshop is Santa Rosa Sept. 29. Learn to strengthen the skills that matter at every level from communication & trust to conflict, influence, & decision-making. bit.ly/4gsz8pI #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

Collection Systems Fundamentals returns to SacSewer on October 28. Our last workshop sold out. If you’ve been thinking about joining us, register by September 16 to save with the Early Bird rate. October 28 | SacSewer Up to 7.8 contact hours Register: bit.ly/4r0eZeo

Every day, water professionals make decisions that directly impact public health. Because when the public turns on the tap, confidence starts with the professionals behind the system. awtoperator.org/awto-certifi…

Every collections system faces unique challenges but the best solutions start with shared knowledge. Watch all three sessions on your schedule with OWEN and earn 3.0 contact hours. owen.mycwea.org/products/ac2… AC26 Collections Reliability Track Bundle Available on demand.

Artificial intelligence isn't replacing operators, it's becoming another tool to help them make smarter, faster decisions. AC26 AI/Instrumentation & Control Track Bundle owen.mycwea.org/products/ac2…

Learn: • What hiring panels are really looking for • How to answer interview questions with confidence • Key performance indicators used during interviews • Lessons and advice from experienced utility leaders Watch through OWEN on your schedule. owen.mycwea.org/products/ac2…

What is AWTO? A voluntary professional credential for operators working with advanced treatment technologies. The program recognizes the knowledge and experience needed to help protect public health and produce safe, high-quality water. awtoperator.org/awto-certifi…

Congratulations Twan Nguyen of Inland Empire Utilities Agency, recipient of the CWEA Laboratory Person of the Year Award from the SARBS CWEA section. Know someone deserving of this award? Nominate them today! cweaawards.secure-platform.c… SPN Photography