Wastewater Challenge

The Wastewater Challenge is a day of hands-on events designed to test and stretch your how-to knowledge of wastewater. It takes a team to rise to the challenges created by the Laboratory, Operations & Maintenance, Residuals & Resource Recovery, Collection Systems, Pretreatment, and Safety committees. Competitive Teams rely on their wits, experience, and diverse members for the high score that will take them to WEFTEC to represent Indiana.

This year, IWEA is excited to announce a TWO-DAY event for 2025! The competition will take place on BOTH May 19th and 20th. Competitors must be present both days to participate. So grab your team and get ready for two full days of excitement!

The top competitive team in the IWEA Wastewater Challenge will receive up to $10,000 in funds to help send them to the WEFTEC Ops Challenge in Chicago this October! The second place team will receive a $5,000 credit to be used within IWEA to either attend WEFTEC or another IWEA event.

Registration is officially CLOSED. 

Watch this video to see what it’s all about!

SCHEDULE (times subject to change)

Monday, May 19th | Day 1

• Registration | 12:00 PM
• First Event | 1:00 PM
• Last Event Concludes | 5:20 PM
• Social Evening Event

Tuesday, May 20th | Day 2

• Registration | 7:15 AM
• First Event | 8:00 AM
• Last Event Concludes | 12:10 PM
• Awards | 12:30 PM

HOTEL BLOCKS

Hampton Inn (Marion) (Note: Link should take you to a discounted rate.)

For your convenience, the Hampton Inn (Marion) is just 5 minutes from the WW plant, while the Holiday Inn Express (Gas City) is about 15 minutes away.

Holiday Inn Express (Gas City)  (Note: the Holiday Inn rate is still pending approval from their owner, IHG.)

Rates may be lowered at check-in, pending approval from IHG.

Other options and locations can be found below.

• Best Western Plus, Gas City
• Super 8 by Wyndham, Gas City
• Red Roof Inn, Marion
• Comfort Suites, Marion
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Marion