The WateReuse Association is taking the coronavirus pandemic with the utmost seriousness it requires. The pandemic has already forced the postponement of several section conferences scheduled to take place through July. At this point, the 35th Annual WateReuse Symposium scheduled for September 13-16 in Denver, CO will go forward as planned, and we will monitor the situation as we move into late Spring.
As many of our member organizations have done, Association staff in the national office is adjusting to telecommuting schedules to protect our health and make accommodations for our school children’s schedules; however, we remain open for business, so please reach out. Stay safe.
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 the WRAP on February 27, 2020 to accelerate the adoption of water reuse across the nation.
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
Webcast: Breaking Down Implementation Barriers for Onsite Non-Potable Water Systems
April 15, 2020
Presented in partnership with The Water Research Foundation, this presentation will cover key components of successful onsite non-potable water systems....
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...
WateReuse Pacific Northwest Meeting
April 15 - 14, 2020
Central Valley/Sierra Foothills Chapter Meeting
April 24 - 23, 2020
May 1, 2020
Santa Margarita Water District, 26111 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Water Organizations Seek Applications for Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program
March 18, 2020
The application period is open for the Utility of the Future Today recognition program, which seeks to honor water resource recovery facilities for community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients. The Utility of the Future Today concept is...
House Natural Resources Committee Passes the Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act of 2019
March 11, 2020
On March 11, the House Natural Resources Committee passed a number of water resources bills, including the Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act of 2019 (H.R. 1162), which was introduced last year by Representative Grace Napolitano (D-CA). The WateReuse Association thanks Representative Napolitano for her...
EPA’s National Water Reuse Action Plan Makes Reuse a National Priority
February 27, 2020
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), alongside federal partners, will release the National Water Reuse Action Plan: Collaborative Implementation, a collection of bold actions developed in collaboration with water sector organizations that will reshape the way communities around the nation manage our most precious...
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...
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.
