Wisconsin Wastewater Operators Association Executives Group

What it reported doing in 2025

The Wisconsin wastewater operators association, inc. (wwoa) holds an annual conference in october to provide training and exposure to new regulation, operational concepts and an assistance in understanding many technical subjects. It also provides an opportunity for wastewater treatement professionals to gather and exchange ideas on problem solving techniques. The awards banquet is an important part of the conference. It provides the opportunity to recognize individuals for their outstanding contributions to the industry. The official publication of the wwoa contains news and training events, employment opportunities, district meeting minutes, and more. Printed five times per year, the clarifier alone is worth the cost of association membership. The wwoa is comprised of wastewater treatment professionals who serve municipalities and industries throughout the state. Membership includes treatment plant operators, engineers, consultants, plant managers, equipment manufacturers, regulatory agencies, educators and students involved in the wastewater treatment industry. Our programs and seminars target wastewater treatment facilities in every region of thestate.the wwoa conducts workshops alone and in conjunction with other organizations. The wwoa co-sponsors or participates in the annual government affairs seminar, collection system seminar and the spring biosolids symposium. Other seminars are developed as needed to enhance the practical knowledge of the wastewater profession. Operator training, which is designed to impart practical knowledge of everyday operation, is supplied through the regional organizations. It affords the certified operators an opportunity to fulfill their continuing education requirements. Hands on seminars are another source of practical operator training.scholarships are given to students to pursue careers in fields related to wastewater management.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 66.6%; rating input score 67
• Program expense ratio: 76.8%; rating input score 77
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 81st percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Limited
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 1 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 14
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Fail
  • Whistleblower policy: Fail
  • Document-retention policy: Fail
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Fail
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 12.7%; rating input score 61; 61st percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.81; rating input score 35; 35th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.01; rating input score 40; 40th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 67; 67th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 3.4% per year; rating input score 100; 43rd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 5% per year; rating input score 100; 47th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 9.7% per year; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings