History & Background
The Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT), formerly known as the Texas Water Pollution Control Association (TWPCA), was founded by professionals in the field of water quality as a non-profit, educational organization. TWPCA was created in 1962 and was incorporated in February 1978. The name was changed to the Water Environment Association of Texas in 1994. The roots of WEAT go back even further to 1928. The names of the earlier organizations were Texas Section of the Southwest Water Works Association (1928-1947), Sewage Division of the Texas Water Works and Sewage Short School (1944- 1947), and Sewage and Industrial Waste Section of the Texas Water and Sewage Works Association (1951-1961). Here is a list of past presidents.
Association members helped lead the way toward existing state and national clean water programs. Today the Association has over 4200 members representing diverse backgrounds and specialties, but all are concerned and involved with protecting and enhancing our precious water resources.