WateReuse California Review - April 2025 Wrap Up

News from WateReuse California (WRCA)

WateReuse California Review - April 2025

State Board Wants to Hear from You: April Deadline for the Wastewater and Recycled Water Volumetric Annual Reporting

In January 2025, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) opened the 2024 Volumetric Annual Report module for data submittal. The reporting deadline ends today! If you have yet to report, the module can be accessed through the GeoTracker Electronic Submittal of Information (ESI) Portal.

The 2024 Volumetric Annual Report (VAR) is the same format as the previous year and requires the entry of volumes in acre-feet per month for influent, effluent and if applicable, recycled water use. This data is collected and analyzed as part of the Water Quality Control Policy for Recycled Water (Recycled Water Policy) volumetric annual reporting requirements.

Workshop: California's Water Future: Integrating Reuse and Desalination

Join the AWWA CA-NV Section’s Reuse and Desalination Committee for a one-day workshop on California’s Water Future: Integrating Reuse and Desalination. Held in El Segundo (May 19) and Oakland (May 29), the event will cover public policy, technology, and innovations in water reuse and desalination. Registration includes lunch, CEUs, and a facility tour. Open to members and non-members.

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Insight on Onsite: State Board Schedules first Public Hearing on May 8, 2025

On Friday, March 21, 2025, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board) released the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding the long anticipated Onsite Treatment and Reuse of Nonpotable Water Regulations.

The California Administrative Procedure Act (APA) establishes rulemaking procedures and standards for state agencies in California. Per the APA, the State Board has scheduled a Public Hearing on Thursday, May 8. The hearing will begin with a staff presentation summarizing the proposed regulations, followed by an opportunity for public comment.

The rulemaking has begun with a 45-day comment period which ends on Friday, May 9, but the entire process takes a year. WateReuse California’s Legislative-Regulatory Committee has reviewed and analyzed the Text of the Proposed Regulation.

FREE Infrastructure Funding Fairs on May 21 or 29

On Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 29, the California Financing Coordinating Committee (CFCC) is hosting this year’s free Infrastructure Funding Fair (funding fairs). The funding fairs are offered virtually and begin at 9:00a with online presentations followed by virtual booths. The funding fairs provide an opportunity for attendees to speak directly with program staff about specific projects and issues affecting their community.

Space is limited! Register now to reserve your place.

The CFCC Funding Fair is the best place to learn more about available federal, state, and local government grants, loans, and bond financing for your infrastructure project. Connect with federal, state, and local agencies to discuss the financial and technical resources available. CFCC suggests that Local government employees, Water industry professionals and others attend these informative fairs.

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Monthly Water Recycling Funding Opportunities List Issued by WRCA

WateReuse California continues to provide monthly updates for key recycled water funding opportunities at the local, state, and federal levels. There are several Federal grants closing including the following:

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Member Engagement Opportunities

Join a WRCA Committee!

WateReuse California has four standing committees:

These committees are designed to allow member organizations a direct way to engage in their most related reuse field. Any individual belonging to a WRCA member is eligible to join. If you are interested in joining any of these committees, please complete the interest form:

Interest Form

Chapter Meetings

WateReuse California's seven chapters provide a forum for regional networking and to discuss local water recycling issues and projects.