Investment in water reuse builds communities that are modern, sustainable and stable—ready for families to flourish and businesses to grow. To learn more, read and share our Recycled Water Coast-to-Coast flyer that uses rich infographics to illustrate how water reuse is transforming water and sustaining our future.
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The WateReuse Association expanded membership, increased outreach, and strengthened advocacy to meet a growing interest in water recycling.
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: Integrating Management of Sensor Data for a Real Time Decision Making and Response System
July 24, 2019
Presented in partnership with the Water Research Foundation, this webcast presents the results of a recently released research project that...
Featured Event
34th Annual WateReuse Symposium
September 8, 2019
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego, California
The 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium is your one stop for all things water reuse. Whether you are new to reuse or...
WateReuse Association Testifies at Senate Hearing in Support of Drought Legislation
July 18, 2019
Marshall Brown, General Manager of Aurora Water, testified today on behalf of the WateReuse Association before the Water and Power Subcommittee of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee in support of bipartisan legislation to improve the nation’s water supply and drought resiliency. S. 1932, the...
WateReuse Submits Recommendations on EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan
July 08, 2019
In February 2019, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would develop a national Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP) with the goal of advancing water reuse across the country. Since then, the WateReuse Association has been drafting recommendations on the development of the...
June 21, 2019
On Thursday, June 20, Senators Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) introduced the Drought Resiliency and Water Supply Infrastructure Act, which will help communities throughout the Western states create drought-proof water supplies. The bill includes a 5-year, $100 million reauthorization of the Bureau of...
WateReuse Congratulates New WEF Executive Director, Expands Partnership
June 14, 2019
The WateReuse Association congratulates the Water Environment Federation (WEF) on its June 7 announcement that it has selected Walter Marlowe, P.E., CAE as its new Executive Director effective September 9. Although WateReuse and WEF have a long history of working together, the two organizations executed a new...
WateReuse Hosts Water Sector, Government to Facilitate Input on EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan
May 13, 2019
The WateReuse Association joined with other national water associations on May 9 to host a second convening of representatives from the water sector and government to facilitate input on the US Environmental Protection Agency’s development of a Water Reuse Action Plan. The meeting was held at Alexandria...
EPA Releases $2.6 Billion to State Revolving Funds to Support Water Infrastructure
May 10, 2019
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of $2.6 billion in new funds to assist states, tribes and territories with improving water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure across the country. The State Revolving Funds (SRFs) require state match, loan repayments, and interest that flows back to...
Bureau of Reclamation makes $32 million in funding Available for Water Reuse and Desalination
April 30, 2019
The Bureau of Reclamation has released two funding opportunities under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, Desalination Construction Projects and Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects. Applications for both of the funding opportunities are due by June 28, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. MDT....
EPA Seeks Public Input for Development of National Water Reuse Action Plan
April 18, 2019
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public input on the development of an action plan to accelerate the application of water reuse as a safe, reliable, and sustainable way to meet the country’s current and future water demands. To facilitate public input on...
Jon Freedman Named Chair of Legislative and Regulatory Policy Committee
April 02, 2019
The WateReuse Association has selected Jon Freedman, the global government affairs leader for SUEZ’s Water Technologies & Solutions business unit, to chair its Legislative and Regulatory Policy Committee. The committee supports the Board of Directors in setting an agenda to advocate for policies and funding...
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.
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