Join our hub Where Water Works®
As a nonprofit, membership-based organization, The Water Council offers its members access to an unparalleled network of water technology solution providers, thought leaders, water experts and innovators aligned through one of the most influential freshwater technology hubs in the world.
We connect, convene and showcase our 150 global members, providing a full range of business development support including matchmaking, networking and opportunities to collaborate with a broad network of global water leaders.
Plus, members experience the satisfaction that they are supporting the water technology industry and The Water Council’s mission to solve global water challenges through innovation and water stewardship!
Convene
- Invitations to member-only meetings and webinars
- Discounted tickets to our annual summit
- Invitations to global delegation visits
- Special opportunities and member guides for industry events such as WEFTEC
- Prioritized access to our BREW 2.0 Post-Accelerator companies during BREW Week
Connect
- Tailored B2B matchmaking to our global network of water technology innovators, including industry, universities, nonprofits, cluster organizations and more
- Connections to supply chain, distributors, contract manufacturers, engineering support and professional services
- Access to our informative member-only newsletter
- Assistance identifying pilot demonstration sites and partners
Showcase
- Customized member profile in our Global Directory
- Use of The Water Council member logo
- Ability to leverage our communication channels to amplify upcoming events, news releases and open positions
- Opportunities to extend your influence through panels, articles, webinars and other activities organized by The Water Council
Membership in The Water Council is for companies and startups in the water technology sector along with universities, utilities and NGOs. We have a special membership category for overseas companies that includes additional support for companies looking to break into the U.S. market.
Are you an engineering firm or company outside the water technology sector? You can support or mission and gain all the benefits of membership by joining as a Water Champion!
As an affiliate of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, we can offer our members many of the benefits of membership in MMAC, including access to:
- Health care and retirement benefits for employees
- Savings on office supplies
- FedEx shipping discounts.
Visit MMAC’s website to learn more.
“Our membership has benefited our company’s growth and development. The Water Council staff has been pivotal in connecting organizations and building relationships. We are grateful for The Water Council’s mission, and we strongly believe in being stewards of water and clean water access.”
–Andy Gralton, Director of Business Development, Clearwater Industries
2026 Membership Fees
| Organization Type | Tier | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Water Tech Industry | 1 (>$50M in revenue) | $9,350 |
| 2 ($10M-$50M in revenue) | $3,850 | |
| 3 (<$10M in revenue) | $1,650 | |
| Startup (For-profit water technology business less than 10 years old AND less than $1 million in revenue.) | $750 | |
| Overseas Water Tech Company | $1,650 | |
| Academics | 1 (>10k students) | $2,750 |
| 2 (<10k students) | $1,100 | |
| Nonprofit/Association | $550 | |
| Public Sector/Municipal Utility | 1 (>300k customers) | $5,500 |
| 2 (<300k customers) | $1,650 | |
| Private Utility | 1 (>300k customers) | $7,150 |
| 2 (<300k customers) | $4,400 | |
| Non-Water Tech Company (Water Champion) | $4,950 |
Ready to become part of our global water network?
Contact us to start your membership!
