WHAT IS OPERATIONS CHALLENGE?

Operations Challenge is the “Wastewater Olympics” for professionals in the wastewater treatment industry.  Teams of 4 members compete in 5 separate events: operations, maintenance, laboratory, safety, and collection systems, at a regional level to earn the right to represent CTWEA and New England Water Environment (NEWEA) at the national Water Environment Federation (WEF) competition held annually.  Please watch the linked WEF videos for a better understanding of Operations Challenge and how it can benefit your Utility!
CONTACT THE OPERATIONS CHALLENGE COMMITTEE CHAIRS TO FIND OUT HOW TO GET INVOLVED
CTDEEP HAS APPROVED 2 CEU's (20 contact hours) FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE OPERATIONS CHALLENGE

HIGHLIGHTS FROM CONNECTICUT'S TEAM

Team Awards

2021 WEFTEC Chicago, IL
  • 1ST place Laboratory
  • 1st place Process Control
  • 3rd place Collections
  • 2nd place Overall
2021 Ocean City, MD
  • 1st place Process Control
  • 2nd place Laboratory
  • 2nd place Maintenance
  • 2nd place Collections
​2019 WEFTEC Chicago, IL
  • 3rd place Process Control
​2019 NEWEA New Castle, NH
  • 1st place safety
  • 1st place maintenance
  • 1st place process
​2018 WEFTEC New Orleans, LA
  • 2nd place Process Control