It’s Water Week! Whether in-person in Washington, DC or through advocacy and events in our local communities, let’s raise our voices to support federal infrastructure investment, water science and research, and a resilient future through water reuse.

In DC, WateReuse members will be convening for the National Water Policy Fly-In tomorrow, April 9. Our members will hear from leading administration and congressional voices, and fan out to speak with their delegations about the importance of funding and regulations that support water reuse nationwide.

The WateReuse Association and WateReuse Texas welcome Texas Water Trade. Founded in 2019, Texas Water Trade’s mission is to catalyze sustainable water transactions in Texas to ensure clean, flowing water for people and nature. Texas Water Trade is working with the private and public sectors to develop new supplies of sustainable, climate-resilient water through a reuse-driven approach known as Net Zero Water. The Trade’s vision is durable, long-lasting water supplies in Texas that ensure future economic growth, ecological resilience, and abundant water for present and future generations, no matter their income or zip code.

The International Desalination and Reuse Association has opened nominations for the Visionary Leadership Award: Most Progressive Disruptive Policy in Water Reuse. The award honors a public sector project that has made an impact in policy innovation, water reuse implementation, community engagement, and/or collaboration and partnerships. This award will be presented in Abu Dhabi in December 2024 at the IDRA World Congress. Nominations are exclusively open to active IDRA members, but IDRA membership is not a prerequisite for the entity being nominated.

April is national volunteer month. WateReuse Association celebrates the contributions of our many national and regional volunteer leaders. WateReuse Association’s Board of Directors, state and regional section trustees, and committees are led by professionals from across the water sector who give their time to further the study and implementation of water recycling. WateReuse Association members guide our standing committees on legislative and regulatory policy, industrial and commercial reuse, international water reuse, onsite and distributed water recycling systems, and water reuse research, as well as our outreach and education advisory group, symposium planning committees, and more!

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.

Tomorrow, our members will gather to hear 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. Members will also meet with their Congressional delegations or other policymakers here in the Nation’s Capital to add their voice to the collective and advocate on behalf of the clean water sector.

April 10 - 11, 2024 | Washington, DC

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.

Registration for the event is now closed. If you are still interested in participating, email harper.ashley@epa.gov to see if there is still space available.

April 18, 2024
Webcast: 10:30 Arizona/PT | 11:30 MT | 1:30 ET (1 hour)
Section Meeting: 11:30 Arizona/PT

Off-grid design optimization, small-scale solar nanofiltration systems, and considerations for water reuse in the Navajo Nation: join WateReuse Arizona and Lynn Carroll of University of Arizona's Optimization Research for Environmental Sustainability Lab on April 18 to talk about water reuse in small and remote communities.

May 22, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
University of South Florida

Join WateReuse Florida for a day of presentations and networking to envision and advance the future of water recycling in the state. Interested sponsors should contact Amy Tracy.

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 9-11, 2024 | Austin, TX

The WateReuse Texas Annual Conference includes three exciting days of programming including tours, networking, plenaries, and workshops. Submit an abstract today!

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

The engines of industry, from Fortune 500 companies to local businesses, are traveling down The Road to Water Positivity. The 2024 Industrial Reuse Conference is your ticket to ride. Save the date!