Water Engineering 4 Good

Water Engineering 4 Good (WE4G) is a STEAM competition hosted by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) for middle and high school students annually. The program challenges student teams to design and build a water-saving device or system that improves conservation or climate resilience in the home, garden, industry, agriculture, or water infrastructure. 

This program is open to all public and private schools within Western Water’s general service area.

Program details 
Program begins: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2026 
Program concludes: Thursday, April 15, 2026 

Teams will earn points for the deliverables they complete and submit by the various deadlines. A WE4G Engineering Workbook will guide students through the program. Weekly virtual office hours will also be available.

Benefits

WE4G provides students with a variety of skills and opportunities, including:

  • Hands-on opportunity to work with alternative energy sources.
  • Opportunity to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in working as a team.
  • Presentation and social media/marketing skills.
  • Awareness of potential technology that can be developed to help conserve water and energy.
  • Awareness of the diversity of engineering and design careers related to the water industry and a better understanding of the need for responsible use of natural resources.

Virtual information session

This virtual session is designed for teachers, administrators, and school program leaders to learn how to get involved, what the program covers, key dates, and how students can participate.

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2026 at 4 p.m. 
Where: Zoom
RSVP: Here 

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Have questions? Contact Western Water’s Education Team at 951.571.7104 or via email for more information about the Water Engineering 4 Good program.