Four people stand smiling in front of a blue backdrop with the WEFTEC logo and geometric light patterns. From left to right: Water Environment Federation Executive Director Ralph Exton, MWRD President Kari K. Steele, WEF Past President Howard Carter, and MWRD Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn. The photo was taken at the Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and Conference (WEFTEC) at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Hosting the world’s experts on water, sharing their knowledge & putting it on display in competition & in the community, commissioners & staff at the #MWRD made their presence known at #WEFTEC.

Learn more at MWRD.org/News:
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#WEFTEC25 #Chicago

🌿 The #WEFTEC25 Community Service Project brought 100+ volunteers to Aldridge Elementary, creating green infrastructure & outdoor learning spaces with support from the Water Environment Federation, #MWRD, Collective Learning Lab, Chicago DWM & many partners.

#CookCounty #Chicago

💧 First place! Team Blue Wave took the top spot in Collections at #WEFTEC25, the “Super Bowl of Sewage.”

They went head-to-head with 25 teams in their division and proved their skill, speed & teamwork.

They made us so proud 🥹🌊🏆

#TeamBlueWave #DCWater

Photo, at left, of Illinois State Rep. Kimberly Neely duBuclet, District 5, holding the Water Environment Federation’s Public Officials Award presented to her at WEFTEC on Sept. 29, 2025 at McCormick Place, Chicago. At right is MWRD President Kari K. Steele celebrating the moment.

Congratulations to Illinois State Rep. Kimberly Neely duBuclet, District 5, on receiving the Water Environment Federation’s Public Officials Award at #WEFTEC25 on Sept. 29! The former #MWRD vice president was recognized on for her service and contributions.

#CookCounty #Chicago #Illinois

👏 Big congratulations to the top winners of the #WEFTEC25 Student Design Competition!

🏆 Wastewater – North Carolina State University
🏆 Water Environment – University of British Columbia
🏆 Circular Water Economy – University of South Florida

The #WEFTEC Career Fair is off and running! Attendees are stopping by to learn about career opportunities at the MWRD. 🌊

Learn more at MWRD.org/careers.

#WEFTEC25 #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago #McCormickPlace

💧🐻 It’s a #Tardigrade takeover at #WEFTEC25!

🔬 Please help save us from the tardigrades overrunning booth 6249 – now heading for our ECLIPSE Ni upright #Microscope!

🔗 We’ll be exhibiting through Wednesday, Oct 1st – learn more: bit.ly/3W9CKlB

#WaterManagement #WaterQuality #Microscopy

🌍 We’re honored to welcome our first delegation from Ukraine to #WEFTEC25!

🇺🇦 At a time when Ukraine’s water sector faces immense challenges, this pioneering program highlights the power of collaboration and resilience.

👉 https://ow.ly/SlQy50X3EIk

#WEFTEC25 is officially underway in #Chicago!

From AI-powered water solutions to the Circular Water Economy, this year’s event is all about resilience, innovation, and community.

👉 Read the full story: https://ow.ly/6rAV50X3CvK

he 17th annual WEF Community Service Project at Aldridge Elementary School in Chicago was a huge success!

We are so grateful to our team of 100+ volunteers, community partners, and sponsors for making this event possible! #WEFTEC25 #WEFSYP

📢 We’re having a great time at #WEFTEC25!

🧫 It’s been our pleasure to provide ECLIPSE Si upright microscopes with #PhaseContrast optics for the wet lab.

🔬 See us at booth 6249 to check out our #Microscope solutions for #WaterManagement.

🔗 More info: bit.ly/3W9CKlB

#WaterQuality #Microscopy

We're in Chicago and thrilled to see everyone at McCormick Place for #WEFTEC25!

#WEFcommunity #LifeFreeofWaterChallenges #WaterSector

A graphic promoting WEFTEC 2025 features a Polaroid-style photo framed against a blue water background. Inside the photo, two dogs—Rex (left, tan coat with white chest) and Augie (right, black and tan coat)—sit side by side outside McCormick Place in Chicago. The modern glass-fronted convention center rises behind them under a partly cloudy sky. Below the photo, text reads: “WEFTEC, Sept. 27–Oct. 1, 2025, Chicago, Illinois,” with the MWRD logo beneath the Polaroid-style photo.

🐾 Rex & Augie join the #MWRD in our excitement for #WEFTEC25! 🌊 The world’s largest annual water quality conference comes to #Chicago Sept. 27–Oct. 1 at McCormick Place. Join water professionals worldwide for innovation, training & collaboration.

💧Learn more at MWRD.org/News and WEFTEC.org 🌎 🌍 🌏

💧🔬 Stop by booth 6249 at #WEFTEC25 and check out our #Microscopy solutions for #WaterManagement:

▶️ ECLIPSE Ni-U & ECLIPSE Ni-L with upright microscopes with DIC
▶️ ECLIPSE Ci-L plus upright microscope with DS-Fi3 color camera

🔗 More information: bit.ly/4nSbKmK

#NikonMicroscopy #Microscope

A graphic with a headshot of MWRD President Kari K. Steele, who is smiling in a dark blazer. The text reads: “WEFTEC Learning Exchange: Advancing Resilience, Innovation & Equity in Water Management. Facilitated by MWRD President Kari K. Steele. Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 3:30–5 p.m. | McCormick Place, N230b, North Building – Level 2.” Logos for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, WEFTEC 2025 (Sept. 27–Oct. 1, Chicago, Illinois), and Public Communications & Outreach are displayed at the bottom.

The MWRD is proud to take part in WEFTEC 2025 with a Learning Exchange on Advancing Resilience, Innovation & Equity in Water Management, facilitated by President Kari K. Steele. 🌊💡

🌊 MWRD.org/BOC
🌊 WEFTEC.org/

#WEFTEC25 #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago #McCormickPlace #LakeMichigan

📘 Our Books Commissioning Editor Andrew Peart is going to WEFTEC in Chicago, 27 Sept - 1 Oct. Get in touch with him to arrange a meeting to discuss book publishing and #OpenAccess ➡️ ✉️ andrew.peart@iwap.co.uk

#Books #Publishing #AcademicPublishing #WEFTEC #WEFTEC25 #Water #Research #Technology