Deadline: April 5, 2024

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Utility of the Future Today (UotFT) Recognition Program. Celebrating the nation’s water systems for their efforts to transform their operations through innovation and technology, UotFT honors water resource recovery facilities for water recycling, community engagement, watershed stewardship, and resource recovery. The recognition program is a collaborative effort of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), The Water Research Foundation (WRF), the WateReuse Association, and the U.S. Water Alliance with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

WateReuse Association elevates exemplary efforts in water reuse through our recognition programs. WateReuse works with partner associations to administer the Utility of the Future recognition program and the Global Industrial Water Reuse Champions Award, and is also proud to present the Annual WateReuse Awards for Excellence at the Annual WateReuse Symposium.

The WateReuse Association and WateReuse California welcome the Sweetwater Authority. Sweetwater Authority has provided safe, reliable water service since 1977 to approximately 200,000 people in a 36-square-mile service area that includes National City, Bonita, and the western and central portions of Chula Vista, CA. The mission of Sweetwater Authority is to provide its current and future customers with a safe and reliable water supply through the use of the best available technology, sound management practices, public participation, and a balanced approach to human and environmental needs.

Water reuse is a principal solution to the challenges of water access, affordability, and resiliency. Water recycling programs throughout the nation successfully help mitigate the water supply consequences of climate change, ensure broader water accessibility and affordability, particularly in disadvantaged communities, and support economic stability and growth. WateReuse Association’s policy brief on these interrelated solutions is a helpful tool to share with local decision makers and the public.

Removing Barriers, Elevating Opportunities
Denver, CO
March 11-14, 2024

The 39^th Annual WateReuse Symposium is a celebration of a unique moment for water reuse. New funding, new collaborations, and new regulatory frameworks are elevating opportunities for reuse projects nationwide. As water reuse practitioners, we have reached this summit together. Together we can remove barriers and empower safer, more resilient, and more sustainable communities and businesses with water reuse.

February 21, 2024
10 am CT | 11 am ET (1 hour)
Free to WateReuse Members

Are you considering water reuse for your community? Are you an operator who is interested in water reuse? Here’s your chance to ask questions directly to licensed operators from El Paso Water, City of Wichita Falls, Fort Worth Water, and City of McAllen Public Works. What is expected of operators during reuse operations? How can they get ready to implement reuse? Depending on the source water and the end use of the reclaimed water, what changes should operators expect? How does operator mindset need to change with different types of reuse: IPR versus DPR, and direct to distribution DPR? Join us for answers to these questions and more.

February 27, 2024
11 am PT | 2 pm ET (1.5 hours)
Free to WateReuse Members

As pressure continues to build on our water resources and inflation continues to climb there is a need to further implement the cost-effective use of recycled water. In Florida, regulations such as the state's SB 64 requirement for beneficial reuse, watershed nutrient limits, elimination of ocean outfalls, and limitations on our traditional sources of drinking water are driving our industry to implement solutions quickly that are more expensive than traditional reclaimed water projects. This has driven a demand on State and Federal agency funding. Join our expert panel to learn about a multitude of available funding sources available to municipalities east of the Mississippi. Topics include the application process and what to expect when awarded.

April 9, 2024 | Washington, DC

The WateReuse Association, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), and The Water Research Foundation (WRF) are proud to present the cornerstone event for Water Week 2024 – the National Water Policy Fly-In.

Gather to hear insights from senior EPA and other government officials, as well as Members of Congress and key policy experts, as they discuss the federal legislative and regulatory outlook impacting the water sector during this critical election year. We encourage you to use this opportunity to schedule visits with your Congressional delegations or other policymakers here in the Nation’s Capital to add your voice to the collective and advocate on behalf of the clean water sector.

The National Blue Ribbon Commission for Onsite Non-potable Water Systems (NBRC) is partnering with WateReuse and the U.S. EPA to host a two-day Onsite Water Reuse Summit in Washington DC.

The Summit is a free, in-person event taking place over a day and a half. A fantastic lineup of presentations and panel discussions will explore the integration of science, policy, and operation for the safe and effective implementation of onsite water reuse systems.

Once you register, you will receive an email with info on the hotel options. Please only register for the event if you are attending in-person.

June 13, 2024 | Silverton, OR

The WateReuse Association Pacific Northwest (PNW) section, in partnership with the City of Silverton, is hosting its third annual Summer Summit and Social on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at The Oregon Garden. Join us for a day of technical education, policy discussions, and professional networking focused on the implementation of water reuse solutions in Oregon!

July 28-30, 2024 | Flagstaff, AZ

The annual Arizona Symposium is hosted by the AZ Water Association and the Arizona section of WateReuse and brings together industry leaders in water reuse for education, conversation, and networking in Flagstaff, Arizona. The Symposium included a tour, a networking reception and water balloon fight, plenary sessions, and technical tracks.

September 15-17, 2024, 2024 | Garden Grove, CA

Save the date! The WateReuse California Annual Conference welcomes over 700 water professionals for three days of networking, technical sessions, and panels on the most pressing water reuse issues in the state. The conference includes the Annual California Reuse Awards of Excellence ceremony and much more.

November 19-21, 2024 | Indian Wells, CA

Save the date for the 2024 Industrial & Commercial Water Reuse Conference: The Road to Water Positivity!