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October 11, 2022

The 5th annual Industrial Water Week was celebrated the week of October 3-7 with record participation.  Industrial water treatment professionals and companies from across the globe celebrated on social media and within their companies with memes, podcasts, pictures, videos, selfies, parties, and even cakes.  

"From the founding day of Industrial Water Week, I guessed it would take approximately 5 years for the movement to be more fully accepted by the larger industrial water treatment community.  Approximately 5 years for it to feel natural and a home for industrial water treatment professionals to celebrate ourselves and vital our part in the world.  The participation this year has proven that prediction to be true," said James McDonald, founder of Industrial Water Week.

Now is the time to start planning for next year's Industrial Water Week on October 2-6, 2023.  #IWW23

October 5, 2020: Industrial Water Week is here!

After much anticipation, Industrial Water Week is here!  Professionals from across the world are invited to join in on the fun by posting selfies, pictures, articles, and more to social media.  Check out www.industrialwaterweek.com to learn more about this grassroots, noble celebration of the Industrial Water Treatment profession!

Industrial Water Treatment utilizes a wide range of skill sets that engages the mind and rewards curiosity. It encourages both independence and teamwork. It employs a diverse set of people. While not recession proof, it is often recession insulated because industrial, commercial, and institutional users still need well-managed water to keep their doors open.

October 13, 2019: Next Industrial Water Week is October 5-9, 2020

The next Industrial Water Week is officially set for October 5-9, 2020.  The celebration for 2019 was an undeniable success with hundreds of social media posts, podcasts generated daily, traditions kept, and traditions started.  Start making your plans now!  Learn more at www.industrialwaterweek.com.  Learn how professionals celebrated in 2019 by following #IndustrialWaterWeek and #IWW19.

September 21, 2019: New Website Release

Industrial Water Week releases its new website at www.industrialwaterweek.com.  This new, mobile-friendly platform is the go-to guide for celebrating Industrial Water Week.

Industrial Water Treatment utilizes a wide range of skill sets that engages the mind and rewards curiosity. It encourages both independence and teamwork. It employs a diverse set of people. While not recession proof, it is often recession insulated because industrial, commercial, and institutional users still need well-managed water to keep their doors open.  Learn more at www.industrialwaterweek.com

August 1, 2019: New Video Release

Industrial Water Week releases a new video showcasing "Who Celebrated Industrial Water Week Last Year."  Companies of all sizes and people from all over the world joined in with memes, videos, posts, and more.  This year looks to be even better!  Watch the video here:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrIDzdjZnog&list=PLXUibUDb6XwJeRcAFpy0jb5zbQl8nqIrH&index=4 

October 1, 2018: Industrial Water Week Begins!

Industrial Water Week begins!  Videos focusing on each day's theme are released each day:  Pretreatment Monday, Boiler Tuesday, Cooling Wednesday, Wastewater Thursday, and Careers Friday!  The SCALING UP! H2O podcast is releasing a podcast per day based upon each day's theme as well.  Join the fun as individuals and companies across the world celebrate the first annual Industrial Water Week!  Learn more at www.industrialwaterweek.com. 

September 4, 2018: Featured on Building Management Podcast

 The Building Management podcast features Mr. James McDonald as he discusses Industrial Water Week, its goals, and how to celebrate.  

"Everyone and everything has a holiday. Donuts, Star Wars, potted house plants, and middle siblings, all have a holiday; in B2B, engineers, chemists, pilots and retail employees have a holiday. This got our guest today thinking…why isn’t there a holiday for industrial water treatment professionals? And why stop at a day when you could go for a whole week? On today’s episode of the Building Management podcast, we sat down with James McDonald, Technology Marketing Manager for Chem-Aqua, who’s now the founder of Industrial Water Week."

 https://marketscale.com/industries/building-management/industrial-water-week-creating-education-community-and-careers-with-james-mcdonald-of-chem-aqua/?utm_campaign=5b05c55f2848a537e002841c&utm_content=5b8eb69a7ce8e8000102a026&utm_medium=smarpshare&utm_source=linkedin 

January 24, 2018:  Industrial Water Week Founded

Industrial Water Week is a grassroots, international celebration of the Industrial Water Treatment profession.  Celebrating its first year, Industrial Water Week will be celebrated this coming October 1-5, 2018.  Each day has a topical them, including Pretreatment Monday, Boiler Tuesday, Cooling Wednesday, Wastewater Thursday, and Careers Friday.  Participants are encouraged to celebrate by posting selfies tagged with #IndustrialWaterWeek, sharing on social media, offering training, having local celebrations, write blogs, and many other creative ideas.  Professionals across the globe have already expressed their desires to participate.  Monthly videos and memes are released in the buildup to the eagerly anticipated event.  With other professionals being celebrated, it is past due for Industrial Water Treatment to have a holiday too.  

Industrial Water Treatment utilizes a wide range of skill sets that engages the mind and rewards curiosity. It encourages both independence and teamwork. It employs a diverse set of people. While not recession proof, it is often recession insulated because industrial, commercial, and institutional users still need well-managed water to keep their doors open.  Learn more at www.industrialwaterweek.com.