Behind the scenes of our cities, water professionals are solving high-stakes problems every day—and at WEFTEC’s Operations Challenge, they put those skills to the ultimate test.
Often called the Super Bowl of Sewage, this high-energy competition brings together utility teams from across North America to tackle real-world scenarios drawn straight from the front lines of wastewater operations.
From repairing and assembling pipe in the collection systems challenge, to making split-second decisions in process control, to performing confined space rescues and emergency response, this is hands-on problem solving at its best. Add in rapid-fire lab testing and equipment maintenance under pressure, and the message is clear: these operators are trained, prepared, and relentless when it comes to protecting public health.
It’s a powerful reminder that the future of water depends not only on infrastructure and technology, but on the operators who show up every day ready for anything.
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