Wednesday, November 20

From data centers to manufacturing, technology companies are increasingly relying on water recycling to support their water positivity goals.

Moderator: TJ Filippino, Vice President, Global Data Center, Technology & Logistics, AECOM

Panelists:

• Michael Lesniak, Vice President Global Partnerships | Net Zero Water, Aquatech
• Kelly Osborne, Senior Staff Engineer, Intel
• Suzie Shin, Water Sustainability Lead for Data Centers, Google

Thursday, November 21

Large water users are making big commitments to water positivity, but what does success really look like?

Moderator: Greta Zornes, Water Reuse Practice Leader, CDM Smith

Panelists:

• Sandy Fabritz, Director of Water Strategy, Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold
• Tyler Farrow, Standards Manager, Alliance for Water Stewardship
• Eric Owens, Assistant General Manager, West Basin Municipal Water District
• John Rydzewski, Private Sector Sustainability Lead, Carollo

NPR’s All Things Considered featured WateReuse member Orange County Water District last week in a segment highlighting the benefits of groundwater recharge in water-stressed regions. Science correspondent Pien Huang toured the facility and met OCWD’s Ben Smith and Jason Dadakis.

The WateReuse Association and WateReuse Ohio welcome Burgess & Niple. Burgess & Niple (B&N) is a nationally recognized engineering and architecture firm dedicated to improving communities with practical infrastructure solutions and a concern for quality of life, safety, and sustainability. For more than a century, B&N has developed practical solutions to aging water infrastructure for communities across the country and around the world. Using a customized approach based on the unique needs of each client, the firm helps clients prioritize water asset improvements so they can make informed decisions about their capital improvement spending while meeting regulatory requirements. B&N’s integrated approach to alternative delivery combines design and construction under a single contract, ensuring streamlined communication, faster project completion, and cost savings for their clients.

The National Blue Ribbon Commission for Onsite Water Systems (NBRC) has launched a new global initiative on Building Infrastructure Locally for Decentralized Water Systems (BILD) and is seeking partners on the initiative. BILD seeks to uncover opportunities, advance implementation, and spread transformative solutions related to decentralized water systems to support the efficient use and reuse of water. The partners will meet in Spring 2025 to define action plans and create work groups.

November 7, 2024
2:00 pm ET | 11:00 am PT
Free to WateReuse Members

Water is abundant and droughts are rare in the Northeast United States, so what are the region’s drivers for water recycling? Coastal flooding, sewer overflow, and outdated infrastructure just to name a few. Learn about the history, practices, and challenges of water reuse in the Northeast, including three case studies of successful water recycling projects in the area. The webcast will conclude with a presentation from Seatuck Environmental Association and IMEG – two organizations that were instrumental in crafting & advocating for the Long Island Water Reuse Roadmap & Action Plan. This roadmap is one of the first strategic water reuse plans passed in New England.

Co-hosted with the New England Water Environment Association

November 12, 2024 | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
West Columbia, South Carolina

Water recycling is common in desert states, but newly growing as a solution in South Carolina. As the regulatory and policy landscape unfolds, how do we gain support across South Carolina for beneficially reusing water in a water-rich area? This workshop will present relevant research on communicating about water reuse and develop a framework and best practices for engaging community groups on water reuse projects, specific to the South Carolina context.

Co-presented by WateReuse South Carolina, Water Research Foundation, SCAWWA, & WEASC.

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. 

January 27, 2025 | Reno, Nevada

Save the Date: join WateReuse Nevada for the annual Nevada Symposium, taking place in Northern Nevada.

December 2, 2024
2:00 pm ET | 11:00 am PT
Free to WateReuse Members

After more than two years of planning and working with over 140 cities across the world, we are excited to announce that the 2024 edition of the Global Potable Reuse Maps is launching publicly in December! Did you know there are over 85 places around the world where cities or towns have engaged with their communities on a journey of understanding about implementing potable reuse? Water Services Association of Australia, with help from the WateReuse Association, has developed a new set of maps that helps you explore these places all over the world, at different stages of this journey.

Co-hosted by Water Services Association of Australia

March 16-19, 2025 | Tampa, Florida

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!

April 5-12, 2025

Water Week is a week of federal advocacy for water and wastewater infrastructure.

National Water Policy Fly-In | April 8-9, 2025
The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), The Water Environment Federation (WEF), the Water Research Foundation (WRF), the WateReuse Association, and the Association of Metropolitan Water are proud to present the cornerstone event during Water Week – the National Water Policy Fly-In.

May 5, 2025 | Denver, CO
Colorado State University SPUR Campus

Implementing Reuse: Opportunities, Challenges, and Innovation: Join us to discuss ongoing and emerging reuse topics at the 2025 WateReuse Colorado Conference! This year’s theme is “implementing reuse” which will focus on reuse opportunities, challenges, and innovation in Colorado and across the country. Water reuse professionals will unite to share their latest research, innovation, and experiences. WRCO is pleased to conduct this event at the beautiful Denver CSU SPUR campus. So be sure to mark your calendar! This conference presents a great opportunity to network, learn, and engage in discussion with local water reuse experts, while enjoying the beautiful SPUR campus.