MWPCA MEMBERSHIP

The Massachusetts Water Pollution Control Association is a non-profit organization established in 1965 by wastewater treatment plant operators. The Association was formed to make available education and promote the exchange of information among its members so they can be made more knowledgeable and effective in providing excellent water quality throughout Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Water Pollution Control Association represents over 600 professionals and 129 Publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities throughout the State.

Throughout the years the MWPCA has grown considerably in its membership and now includes many individuals from publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities, private industrial facilities, engineering firms and students.

SERVICES OFFERED BY THE MWPCA

Training: The MWPCA in conjunction with the State DEP/Training Center offers numerous courses and seminars each year in the wastewater field at very reasonable costs to its members. The Center also offers many reference materials including training videos and VCR's/TV's which are loaned out to members free of charge.

Jobs: The MWPCA sponsors an "Operators Job Hotline" which operators can call for current job opportunities. Also MWPCA membership listings are made available to public and private firms on request.

Recognition: The MWPCA yearly recognizes outstanding members and wastewater treatment plants by presenting a variety of awards and certificates. Each year treatment plants can recognize its talented staff by taking part in the MWPCA's "Operators Challenge" and "Water Quality Awareness Week".

Information Exchange: The MWPCA sponsors four Quarterly Meetings and other special meetings each year to give its membership further educational and instructional opportunities. A yearly trade fair is held to show new technologies in the wastewater field to all wastewater personnel. A quarterly newsletter is mailed to all its members to keep them informed of new MWPCA updates.

Once a year a MWPCA member is chosen to represent the state and partake in a three day "Operator Exchange" by visiting other WWTP's in another New England state.

Legislation: The MWPCA is continually working on promoting sound legislation relating to operations, maintenance and personnel of wastewater treatment facilities. The MWPCA also works with State and Federal regulatory agencies to help achieve and maintain water quality standards.

MWPCA IS MAKING A DIFFERENCE!

JOIN US IN ACHIEVING WATER QUALITY EXCELLENCE.

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