Water Engineering 4 Good

Water Engineering 4 Good 2026

Water Engineering 4 Good (WE4G) is a STEAM competition for 8th–12th grade students that focuses on water conservation and climate resilience. Student teams design innovative water-saving devices or systems for use in homes, landscapes, industry, agriculture, or water treatment, while gaining hands-on experience that connects classroom learning to real-world water challenges and careers. New this year, participants also explore how AI can support research, data analysis, and the engineering design process. The program builds critical thinking, teamwork, and real-world problem-solving skills while inspiring the next generation of water innovators.

Program Details

  • The program will kick off on February 2, 2026 until April 15, 2026.
  • Grades 8th-12th within the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California service area may participate.
  • Zoom office hours with MWD staff are available every Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Click here for Zoom link.

What Students Can Gain From Participating

  • Identify a real-world water challenge

  • Strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Gain experience working as part of a team

  • Build presentation and communication skills, including social media/marketing components

  • Increase awareness of emerging technologies that help conserve water and energy

  • Learn how to use AI as part of the design and problem-solving process

Upper Water 2025 Teams

Upper Water was proud to support the following schools:
  • Garvey Intermediate School, Rosemead

Program Contact

Primary Contact: Omar Urquieta, Senior Public Affairs Representative
ourquieta@mwdh2o.com
(213) 217-5781

Katherine Vazquez, Water Resources Analyst I
Katherine@usgvmwd.org
(626) 443-2297