Shart Tank Solutions Competition

The PWOs are pleased to announce the call for entries for the second ever WEAU Shart Tank Solutions Competition at the 2026 Mid-Year Conference! This exciting event will take place at the WEAU Mid-Year Conference on November 4, 2026, at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

WHAT IS THE SHART TANK SOLUTIONS COMPETITION?

The Shart Tank Solutions Competition highlights innovative solutions to real-world wastewater challenges. We're looking for practical, impactful ideas from the front lines of our industry. This competition is open to dedicated wastewater professionals, including: 

  • Wastewater operators

  • Maintenance personnel

  • Collections personnel

  • Laboratory technicians

  • Pretreatment technicians

  • Samplers

Please note: This competition is not open to supervisors, managers, consultants, or students.

Participants will deliver a presentation of up to 10 minutes, followed by a Q&A session with judges. Presentations must clearly demonstrate a connection to a utility and address a current or anticipated utility need.

Compete for a stipend!

Beyond the opportunity to showcase your groundbreaking ideas, participants will compete for a stipend to help advance their solutions:

  • 1st Place: $1000 

  • 2nd Place: $500 

  • 3rd Place: $250 

How to Enter

To be considered for the competition, preliminary entries must be submitted by TBD. Your preliminary entry needs to include a 1-2 paragraph summary that highlights utility support and proposes innovative solutions to current industry challenges. Please include:

  • Your name, title, contact information, facility name, and department.

  • A descriptive title for your innovative idea.

  • A concise explanation of your innovative project.

  • Any results to date, and proposed next steps in the efforts being made.

Please use the dedicated competition form to submit your entry and send it to [email protected].

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