Collection Systems & Conveyance

The system of underground pipes and maintenance structures that convey wastewater has brought dramatic improvements to public health. Most sewers carry wastes from households and commercial establishments and are referred to as sanitary sewers. U.S. EPA estimates the U.S. has about 805,000 km (500,000 miles) of publicly-owned sanitary sewers with a similar expanse of privately-owned sewer systems.

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The latest collections systems and conveyance articles, videos, and other content from throughout the organization and across the water sector.

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Around the Exhibition: Badger Meter

BlueEdge™ is the complete Badger Meter portfolio in action: a transformative suite of solutions designed to drive visibility and optimization of assets.

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Around the Exhibition: Xylem

Xylem Vue powered by GoAigua simplifies the way utility operators and managers get the information they need when they need it.

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Around the Exhibition: Wager Company

Chief among the drivers for Wager Company’s innovations is to make systems simple to use and long-lasting.

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Join Gradiant at Booth No. 863

Sponsored WEFTEC Product Launch presentations and Q&A sessions bring a new level of detail and technical specifications to exhibition programming.

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Revolutionize Sewer Rehab, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance

Sponsored WEFTEC Product Launch presentations and Q&A sessions bring a new level of detail and technical specifications to exhibition programming.

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Intelligent Water Solutions from Jacobs and Palantir

Sponsored WEFTEC Product Launch presentations and Q&A sessions bring a new level of detail and technical specifications to exhibition programming.

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Featured Collection Systems Resources

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Technologies for CMOM Activities in Wastewater Collection Systems

This publication identifies technologies to further your transition into more preventive and even predictive operations & maintenance (O&M) activities.

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LinkedIn Discussion Forum

Join this active discussion on topics relating to collection systems on LinkedIn. The group allows members to network with and learn from other water quality experts. Receive updates on WEF education and training on this subject.

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Wastewater Collection Systems Management

The 7th edition of WEF Manual of Practice No. 7 provides guidance, strategies, and ideas that may be used by a wastewater collection system manager to be successful within these many fields of expertise.

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Skills Builder

Put your knowledge to the test with WEF Skills Builder. These quizzes incorporate math, safety, and a variety of other topics to help you test, maintain, and advance your wastewater knowledge.

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Trenchless Technology and Asset Management

Co-published by the National Association of Sewer Service Companies (NASSCO), this book provides detailed, straightforward coverage of the assessment, management, and repair of pipeline infrastructure using trenchless technologies.

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Private Property Virtual Library

Created by the Collection Systems Community, the PPVL is a free online repository of private property programs across the nation. Utilities can seek information or advice about private property programs as well as share their case studies.

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Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification Studybook

The 2nd edition of this study book provides thorough coverage of the main topics every certified wastewater collection operator needs, including support systems, operation and maintenance, supervision and management, safety procedures, design and construction, electrical pumps and motors, and mathematics.

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Design of Wastewater and Stormwater Pumping Stations

This 3rd edition is intended for design professionals, it addresses design of stations of all sizes and highlights the differences between wastewater and stormwater stations. 

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Collection Systems Community

Comprised of experts in collection systems practices, the CSC is the resource for many of WEF’s collection systems activities and offerings. CSC covers collection system design, management, operation, and maintenance.

The community meets thrice annually at WEFTEC in September, the Midyear Meeting in January, and at the annual Collection Systems Conference. CSC also has numerous active and ongoing projects throughout the year.

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