According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, food and beverage manufacturing plants employed 1.7 million workers in 2021. Major food and beverage companies are increasingly turning to water reuse for many water-intensive processes. From capturing potato fryer steam to running breweries on a closed loop of process water, the sector is a major innovator in water reuse. Come listen to key players talk about what’s working well, what opportunities you should be aware of, and how to increase adoption of water reuse in the sector. This impressive session includes perspectives from PepsiCo, the United States Food and Drug Administration, GHD, and the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable. Don’t miss this essential panel – and many more – when you register today for the 2024 Industrial Reuse Conference, November 19-21 in Indian Wells, CA.

The WateReuse Association and WateReuse Ohio welcome The Ohio Environmental Council. The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) is the state’s most comprehensive, effective, and respected environmental advocate for a healthier, more sustainable Ohio. The OEC works for pragmatic solutions to keep Ohio clean and beautiful, and its communities safe. They fight for clean air, water, energy, and protected public lands. For more than 50 years, the OEC has led many of the major environmental policy wins in Ohio.

WateReuse member Soquel Creek Water District cut the ribbon on its Pure Water Soquel facility in Live Oak, CA last week. The plant is set to begin operating in March of 2025. The facility, which cost $180 million, was supported by funding from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the California State Water Resources Control Board. The facility is designed to purify 1.3 million gallons of water per day. “It’s been an incredible, unforgettable, daunting, intimidating, amazing, nerve-racking, breathtaking, exhilarating and totally awesome 10 years,” said newly appointed Soquel Creek Water General Manager Melanie Mow Schumacher.

This week, WateReuse members Ben Movahed and Zohreh Movahed of WATEK Engineering will present at the Universidad de Chile in Santiago on “Membrane technology and water reuse.” The presentation is moderated by Dr. Ana Lucía Prieto, with the Centro Avanzado para Tecnologias del Agua (CAPTA). Dr. Prieto was the featured guest speaker at the most recent meeting of the WateReuse International Committee. If you’d like to participate in the International Committee, fill out the committee interest form.

Did you know that WateReuse Association member benefits extend to everyone in your organization? Pass these instructions along to everyone in your office so they can sign up for members-only content, free webcasts, discounted event registration, and more:

• Visit the member contact registration page: https://watereuse.org/member-register/
• Make sure to list your employer exactly as it is shown here to be linked to your organizational membership.
• You’ll receive an email to set up your password and gain access to member benefits.

October 17, 2024
1:30 pm ET | 10:30 am PT
Free to WateReuse Members

Join WateReuse Arizona’s current president Erin Young in conversation with WateReuse Director of Government Affairs and Policy, Greg Fogel. This presentation will cover the current state of water reuse policy, including legislative and regulatory policy at the federal and state levels. We will also discuss the congressional schedule for the remainder of the year and the implications of the upcoming federal elections for water reuse policy and programs.

Hosted by WateReuse Arizona

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
2:00 pm ET | 11:00 am PT
Free to WateReuse Members

Industrial water demands are increasing throughout the US with data centers and semiconductor manufacturing at the forefront. While these industries present great economic growth opportunities, they have substantial water needs that haven’t always been planned for by the communities where they operate. In many US communities, conventional drinking water supplies are not sufficient to meet these rising demands. Both municipalities and industry must work to ensure all parties have safe and sustainable water supplies. This webcast will highlight water reuse opportunities that are available to industry, the potential for water conservation through industrial reuse, and common pitfalls and challenges associated with industrial water reuse adaptation. It will also highlight some ways that communities and utilities can incentivize industries to implement reuse projects. 

Sponsored by Arcadis

November 19-21, 2024 | Indian Wells, CA

The engines of industry, from Fortune 1000 companies to local businesses, are traveling down The Road to Water Positivity. The 2024 Industrial Reuse Conference is your ticket to ride. Panel discussions, breakout roundtables, and three keynote presenters will examine how water reuse can help businesses ensure operational resiliency and meet water management goals. 

March 16-19, 2025 | Tampa, Florida

Super Saver Registration Deadline: October 15, 2024

The Annual WateReuse Symposium is the premier conference on water recycling — attracting water professionals and water reuse practitioners globally for knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration. This year's theme, Turning the Tide Toward Water Reuse, explores the latest trends, regional challenges, and forward-thinking ideas that are driving growth in water recycling. 2025 marks the 40th anniversary of the WateReuse Symposium!