The WateReuse Association is the nation’s only trade association solely dedicated to advancing laws, policy, funding, and public acceptance of recycled water.
Established in California in 1990, WateReuse expanded to become a national organization in 2000. By 2019, WateReuse had members in 38 states, the District of Columbia, and 11 countries.
In 2020, the WateReuse Association celebrates 30 years of engaging, educating, and advocating.
WateReuse develops tools and resources to educate the public on the value of recycled water.
Profiles in Reuse: Potable ReuseThis flyer informs ratepayers, elected officials, and other stakeholders about the safety and reliability of using purified water as part of the drinking water supply.
Recycled Water Coast-to-CoastThis infographic highlights examples of how investment in water reuse is building modern, sustainable, and stable communities around the nation.
Medical Community InitiativeThe WateReuse Public Health and Medical Community Initiative builds support for water recycling among trusted medical and health professionals.
The U.S. EPA and federal partners released a draft plan in September 2019 to foster greater of adoption of water reuse across the water sector.
The Recycled Water User Network™ is a members-only network for businesses, governments, and nonprofit organizations that use recycled water.
The Leaders Circle provides an opportunity for our members to increase their engagement through educational, networking and advocacy opportunities.
Featured Event
2020 WateReuse California Annual Conference
March 15, 2020
Hyatt Regency San Francisco , 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The Annual WateReuse California Conference brings together utilities, businesses, policymakers, and large water users from across the state to examine...
Featured Event
35th Annual WateReuse Symposium
September 13 - 15, 2020
Hilton Denver City Center
The Annual WateReuse Symposium is the nation's premier conference on water recycling and the only conference dedicated solely to water...
Meeting of the Board of Directors
March 13, 2020
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Headquarters, 525 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, California
2020 WateReuse California Annual Conference
March 15, 2020
Hyatt Regency San Francisco , 5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
WateReuse Pacific Northwest Meeting
March 18 - 17, 2020
President’s FY 2021 Budget Request Slashes Water Reuse Funding
February 10, 2020
On February 10, 2020, the President released his FY 2021 budget request, in which he outlines the Administration’s funding priorities and specific funding requests for the year. Congressional appropriators will look at the budget request alongside requests from stakeholders and Members of Congress when developing...
Final “Waters of the United States” Rule Retains Exemption for Water Recycling
January 23, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers released a pre-publication version of the Administration’s revised definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS). Under the Obama Administration, EPA and the Army Corps issued a major rulemaking to define WOTUS and clarify...
New Legislative Package Includes Significant Investments in Water Recycling
January 21, 2020
On January 10, Representative Jared Huffman (D-CA) released a legislative package covering a wide range of water policies and programs including water recycling. The 125-page bill incorporates a number of bills that had been previously introduced by members of the House Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Environment,...
WateReuse Celebrates 30th Anniversary
January 02, 2020
In 1990, the WateReuse Association was established in California with the goals of advancing laws, policy, and funding to increase water recycling. In 2000, the WateReuse Association became a national organization. By 2019, WateReuse had members in 38 states, the District of Columbia, and 11...
WateReuse Secures Key Wins in FY 2020 Appropriations Legislation
December 17, 2019
On Monday, December 16, the House and Senate released final, agreed-upon legislation to fund the government for the remainder of FY 2020, which ends in September of 2020. We are pleased to report that the legislation contains a number of WateReuse wins, including: $20 million...
WateReuse Submits Comments on Draft National Water Reuse Action Plan
December 17, 2019
On Monday, December 16, the WateReuse Association submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the draft National Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP), which details a set of actions to advance water recycling across the country. EPA first announced its intent to develop...
Reclamation Announces Funding Availability to Develop, Update Drought Plans
November 12, 2019
The Bureau of Reclamation announced November 8 that it is making grant funding available under the WaterSMART Drought Response Program to develop and update drought contingency plans that will build long-term resiliency to drought, including plans that incorporate water recycling. This funding opportunity will provide up to...
EPA and Bureau of Reclamation Sign MOU for Funding Water Reuse Projects
November 08, 2019
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance federal collaboration on funding water recycling projects. The EPA provides low interest loans for water recycling through the Water Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program and Reclamation provides...
U.S. Supreme Court Hears Case with Implications for Water Recycling
November 07, 2019
On November 6, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case involving the County of Maui’s underground injection program, and whether or not discharges to groundwater should be subject to permitting under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), if such discharges originate...
Experts explain why we cannot afford to use water just one time and discharge it back into the environment.
This global connections map spotlights some of the ways in which water is used and reused across the globe for drinking.
The WateReuse Association is the only national trade association dedicated solely to advancing laws, regulations, funding and public acceptance for water recycling. Our membership represents more than 200 communities and more than 60 million people – one-sixth of the nation’s population – who are developing safe, reliable, locally-controlled water supplies.
Join TodayWater is the lifeblood of healthy communities and robust economies. Livability and economic security depend on a safe, reliable supply of water. Meeting the demand for water in the 21st century requires a different way of thinking about water.
