2023 Giving Month
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WEAT Scholarship Fund
The WEAT Scholarship Fund seeks to support the future workforce through awarding scholarships to members and members’ dependents through its 12 endowments.
Bill Tatum Operator Endowment
William (Bill) Tatum, a giant in the industry and unwavering water quality professional for more than 50 years, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2023. Bill was the Project Manager at the Central Regional Wastewater System (CRWS) plant since 1986. During his leadership, CRWS was without a permit violation for 31 years. Bill's passion and life's work flow through Texas and has positively impacted the lives of millions of Texans.
WEAT Operator Training Grant Fund
The WEAT Operator Training Grant Fund is part of WEAT's Workforce Development program and strategy that gives grants covering licensing tests and scholarships for classroom instruction necessary to advance license level.
2023 Operations Challenge Donation
In the competition, teams compete to earn the highest score in five different events. Each team includes four members and often a coach as well. Each event is designed to test the diverse skills required for the operation and maintenance of water resource recovery facilities, collection systems, and laboratories. The five events are collections systems, laboratory, process control, maintenance and safety. Winners are determined by a weighted points system.