r/wastewater
A place to talk about the water and wastewater treatment industry.
How to think about r/wastewater
The community focuses on discussions related to the water and wastewater treatment industry, encompassing topics such as aeration, biochemical processes, and reclamation technologies. It serves as a platform for professionals, enthusiasts, and students to share knowledge, experiences, and innovations in wastewater management. The community's distinctiveness lies in its technical depth and the sharing of practical insights relevant to the industry.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Members primarily include professionals in environmental engineering, water treatment, and related fields, as well as students and hobbyists interested in wastewater management. The audience tends to be knowledgeable and engaged, often seeking to deepen their understanding of technical processes and industry advancements. The vibe is collaborative, with a focus on sharing expertise and practical solutions.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes technical questions, case studies, and discussions about new technologies or methodologies in wastewater treatment. Members appreciate detailed explanations and practical advice, while overly promotional or vague posts are likely to be downvoted. The community encourages regular contributions, with a mix of questions, insights, and shared experiences, fostering an active dialogue among members.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should engage by providing valuable, educational content that addresses industry challenges and innovations rather than overt promotions. Sharing case studies, technical insights, or hosting AMAs with industry experts can resonate well with the community. However, brands should avoid direct advertising or self-promotion, as members may react negatively to perceived marketing tactics. Authentic engagement and contribution to discussions will be more positively received.
Top keywords
What r/wastewater talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/Not_average38
- u/Thclemensen
- u/[deleted]
- u/KaleKnight
- u/billgigs55
- u/waterislife903
- u/DirrtCobain
- u/GerSlamwich
- u/RedditReader209
- u/j_sword67
- u/backwoodsman421
- u/tacopony_789
- u/Pnwlove0216
- u/Powerful-Actuator951
- u/denytheprophecy666
- u/Comminutor
- u/Poopywatercleaner
- u/TurdHerder2177
- u/onlyTPdownthedrain
- u/Longjumping_Waltz378
- u/neatguyswellguy
- u/Joe_dog30
- u/Bill_Badbody
- u/Useful_Activity1077
- u/wwtpman
- u/KodaKomp
- u/L0s1One
- u/FreeResolution3013
- u/CharlieSwisher
- u/Jayavishnu
- u/PowerPort27
- u/RANZ13L1TY
- u/Icy_Guidance_9548
- u/WaterWonk126
- u/MuuTaanT
- u/GordonRammstein
- u/DarthH8rSurvives
- u/tojavi
- u/wytchmaker
- u/Peeps_Wazzy
- u/cheapshotfrenzy
- u/blaket21a
- u/cleverplayonwords
- u/chocymint-icecream
- u/SV-Exp0
- u/IrishUpstart
- u/Correct_Surprise_353
- u/MrGreggerGrM
- u/WeirdEven2917
- u/convie
- u/neorsd
- u/mank1961
- u/tarl06
- u/framz822
- u/djv_03
- u/Bansheer5
- u/Bentacus
- u/BestWelderInUSA
- u/moriend
- u/DevFlyYou
- u/mvdonkey
- u/SolarPunkecokarma
- u/carybditty
- u/Amazing_Bluejay9322
- u/Bork60
- u/TheMountainMan21
- u/pitchwinn
- u/mrrshotshot
- u/chentdawg90
- u/ThePottyMouth
- u/ChickenPoxRhino
- u/incredabil
- u/CGR46233
- u/awater_guy
- u/PoopSuitsCA
- u/mrjaydee
- u/xiaomaome101
- u/Massive-Ad7055
- u/clearlybored90
- u/Fit_Outlandishness_7
- u/MistakeRich4862
- u/ohheckwhatev
- u/Jonmann84
- u/Clear-Landscape3926
- u/zgreelz
- u/mattcraft
- u/Disastrous-Elk-5542
- u/nichols69
- u/RP702
- u/Thicc_Sludge
- u/JUG9209
- u/amoebashephard
- u/MisterNiceGuy0001
- u/RaspberryExpensive
- u/Educational-List8475
- u/No_Bill_8883
- u/Professional_Owl9799
- u/i3rem14h112
- u/cashpoorstonkpoor
- u/freekeypress
By votes
- u/Not_average38
- u/Thclemensen
- u/RedditReader209
- u/billgigs55
- u/cleverplayonwords
- u/backwoodsman421
- u/KaleKnight
- u/ohheckwhatev
- u/TurdHerder2177
- u/tacopony_789
- u/SV-Exp0
- u/Pnwlove0216
- u/Poopywatercleaner
- u/j_sword67
- u/MOCingbird
- u/waterislife903
- u/[deleted]
- u/kdb131
- u/Comminutor
- u/Jonmann84
- u/denytheprophecy666
- u/Ava_999
- u/doug_co
- u/IrishUpstart
- u/neorsd
- u/tarl06
- u/mononoke88
- u/sludgeborn
- u/animatronicLizard
- u/mank1961
- u/Zippy-D-Wunderslug
- u/Bill_Badbody
- u/onefootblastbeat
- u/chocymint-icecream
- u/WeirdEven2917
- u/Useful_Activity1077
- u/wwtpman
- u/framz822
- u/Clear-Landscape3926
- u/Joe_dog30
- u/nichols69
- u/bubsmcgoo67
- u/The-Camping-Angler
- u/DirrtCobain
- u/Mutant_Fox
- u/Chef-Nasty
- u/convie
- u/Powerful-Actuator951
- u/Muncie78
- u/JUG9209
- u/Bentacus
- u/DevFlyYou
- u/mattcraft
- u/onlyTPdownthedrain
- u/zgreelz
- u/L0s1One
- u/Disastrous-Elk-5542
- u/No_Bill_8883
- u/KodaKomp
- u/MrGreggerGrM
- u/RP702
- u/Correct_Surprise_353
- u/sludge_fist
- u/Drumote79
- u/amoebashephard
- u/GerSlamwich
- u/_BradShaq
- u/mycarisfucked
- u/djv_03
- u/RaspberryExpensive
- u/Jayavishnu
- u/Thicc_Sludge
- u/Titleist917d3
- u/Educational-List8475
- u/Foreign-Cold8256
- u/MisterNiceGuy0001
- u/jdkeldpxonene
- u/mvdonkey
- u/PowerPort27
- u/lapijosh16
- u/Glimothy
- u/Bansheer5
- u/cashpoorstonkpoor
- u/carybditty
- u/Cowpork
- u/SonofaCarver
- u/RoosterRub
- u/TheMountainMan21
- u/ohheckkie
- u/Longjumping_Waltz378
- u/FreeResolution3013
- u/moriend
- u/freekeypress
- u/coolm0m69
- u/BestWelderInUSA
- u/aperfecttool72
- u/SolarPunkecokarma
- u/MayaEnLaPlaya
- u/Professional_Owl9799
- u/i3rem14h112
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Amazing_Bluejay9322
- u/Powerful-Actuator951
- u/mank1961
- u/Baphomet1010011010
- u/WH0SAYSTHISSHIT
- u/onlyTPdownthedrain
- u/zigafomana
- u/X-29488
- u/mattcraft
- u/xeneks
- u/Bork60
- u/daobear
- u/Conscious_Kangaroo_2
- u/SpokeyDokey720
- u/SpottedCrowNW
- u/bad-monkey
- u/DaveSmithFBM
- u/carybditty
- u/i3rem14h112
- u/The-Camping-Angler
- u/egmono
- u/Comminutor
- u/Longjumping-Good-685
- u/littlehawk14
- u/norcalwaspo
- u/billgigs55
- u/Ok-Dimension-4303
- u/skttsm
- u/djv_03
- u/lovinganarchist76
- u/Commercial_Help_1899
- u/Chaser-Hunter-3059
- u/JIMMYJAWN
- u/FreeResolution3013
- u/Lead_salad05
- u/Longjumping_Waltz378
- u/Icy_Guidance_9548
- u/morimoto3000
- u/Ecstatic-Leg-6539
- u/waterfall_hill
- u/MrGreggerGrM
- u/Peeps_Wazzy
- u/AmatuerCultist
- u/scottrussell01
- u/mixedliquor
- u/Dismal_Reaction4337
- u/probono-bonobo
- u/Watery_Watery_1
- u/goinbossnova
- u/tacopony_789
- u/ExplanationChemical1
- u/Selash
- u/GBOG03
- u/Bansheer5
- u/Chris0nllyn
- u/amoebashephard
- u/westofword
- u/RedditReader209
- u/Saronska
- u/PaleontologistOld272
- u/Chef-Nasty
- u/gvk78
- u/blewoutmyshorts
- u/TurdHerder2177
- u/Dodeejeroo
- u/OkMycologist653
- u/mvdonkey
- u/poebahnya
- u/shedbuilder81
- u/TittyJacker3000
- u/ksqjohn
- u/lesimgurian
- u/DarthVapar
- u/lilsamg
- u/MasterBelcher
- u/hostile_washbowl
- u/LWLjuju88
- u/zertsetzung
- u/Wookiees_get_Cookies
- u/Moonrakerelite7885
- u/pbrassassin
- u/InternationalRadio1
- u/Poopywatercleaner
- u/BeerNutzo
- u/SludgeMaiden7
- u/Muzz124
- u/Disastrous-Elk-5542
- u/USBeatboxer
- u/jB_real
- u/Metagross7
- u/Kelleytron86
- u/Happy_Diet_6600
- u/iiGHTDEN
- u/uhhuh86
- u/Slight_Web4760
- u/KodaKomp
- u/lickmastrr
- u/666benz
- u/quechal
By votes
- u/[deleted]
- u/Glimothy
- u/Baphomet1010011010
- u/Chris0nllyn
- u/billgigs55
- u/Selash
- u/zigafomana
- u/damnit_maybe
- u/alphawolf29
- u/Aintaword
- u/MrGreggerGrM
- u/Jottor
- u/Amazing_Bluejay9322
- u/JIMMYJAWN
- u/poebahnya
- u/lesimgurian
- u/czubizzle
- u/daobear
- u/mvdonkey
- u/AmatuerCultist
- u/Ecstatic-Leg-6539
- u/Flat_Lake3831
- u/Dodeejeroo
- u/X-29488
- u/morimoto3000
- u/TurdHerder2177
- u/clearlybored90
- u/pbrassassin
- u/The-Camping-Angler
- u/Peeps_Wazzy
- u/onlyTPdownthedrain
- u/pepperonipapi6
- u/Powerful-Actuator951
- u/mank1961
- u/bad-monkey
- u/YYYdddEW966hgHCE
- u/CrapIsMyBreadNButter
- u/egmono
- u/mixedliquor
- u/666benz
- u/WH0SAYSTHISSHIT
- u/mattcraft
- u/DaveSmithFBM
- u/waterfall_hill
- u/Watery_Watery_1
- u/lovinganarchist76
- u/i3rem14h112
- u/Lead_salad05
- u/Envizsion
- u/tyrobam
- u/Conscious_Kangaroo_2
- u/SpottedCrowNW
- u/Commercial_Help_1899
- u/NMgeologist
- u/DKJJM
- u/iiGHTDEN
- u/norcalwaspo
- u/Sensitiverock85
- u/cheapshotfrenzy
- u/SpokeyDokey720
- u/DarthVapar
- u/Muzz124
- u/Comminutor
- u/Guy954
- u/potato208
- u/Educational-List8475
- u/Wookiees_get_Cookies
- u/goinbossnova
- u/Infinite_Opening8633
- u/Man-on-Hardwater
- u/MOCingbird
- u/Ava_999
- u/xeneks
- u/Longjumping-Good-685
- u/picklez
- u/Saronska
- u/ksqjohn
- u/FreeResolution3013
- u/Volksdrogen
- u/Bork60
- u/DirtyWaterDaddyMack
- u/OfficerStink
- u/uhhuh86
- u/Wolvaroo
- u/quechal
- u/wendelion
- u/Disastrous-Elk-5542
- u/Slight_Web4760
- u/Pete65J
- u/SnooPets9487
- u/jabedoben
- u/speedytrigger
- u/owlsgroovinghassle
- u/skttsm
- u/djv_03
- u/shedbuilder81
- u/RaspberryExpensive
- u/somehobo89
- u/Longjumping_Waltz378
- u/CarboTheHydrate
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FAQ
r/wastewater — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/wastewater have?
r/wastewater has approximately 24,745 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/wastewater created?
r/wastewater was created on February 12, 2009 (17 years ago).
What is r/wastewater about?
The community focuses on discussions related to the water and wastewater treatment industry, encompassing topics such as aeration, biochemical processes, and reclamation technologies. It serves as a platform for professionals, enthusiasts, and students to share knowledge, experiences, and innovations in wastewater management. The community's distinctiveness lies in its techn…
What subreddits are similar to r/wastewater?
Communities similar to r/wastewater include r/watertreatment, r/water, r/environmentalengineer.
Who are the most active posters on r/wastewater?
The most frequent posters on r/wastewater include u/Not_average38, u/Thclemensen, u/[deleted].
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