Don't miss out! Early bird registration for Industrial Water Solutions ends this Friday, May 23.

Gain valuable insights into regulatory policies, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative solutions for sustainable water management. Plus, connect with industry leaders and peers during our small group discussion event, Cocktails and Conversations.

Know an organization that is leading the way in industrial water reuse?

Submissions are open from now until August 15 to nominate an organization for the 2025 Global Industrial Water Reuse Champion award! A collaboration between WateReuse Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Veolia, Veralto, University of Pennsylvania Water Center, and International Desalination and Reuse Association, the award recognizes top Fortune 1000 companies that incorporate the best-in-class water recycling and reuse programs to improve water stewardship and achieve their water management goals.

The WateReuse Association welcomes Ardurra. Established in 1976, Ardurra is a multidisciplinary engineering services firm that provides engineering, design, and construction management services to public and private clients. Ardurra has earned acclaim for its work in the water sector, achieving top 20 rankings in the Engineering News-Record in several water infrastructure project-type categories. Its work on water recycling projects includes community and construction relations for East County Advanced Water Purification Program in East County, CA and community relations, education, and a perception change campaign for Pure Water Oceanside in Oceanside, CA.

Florida is celebrating Water Reuse week with a Water Reuse Week Proclamation and an annual summit on Wednesday. The summit will take place in Jupiter and will kick off with a tour of the Loxahatchee River Water Reclamation Facility, which recycles 6-7 million gallons of wastewater per day for irrigation needs. Afterwards, participants will gather at the Jupiter Community Center for technical programming, including remarks from WateReuse President Bart Weiss and a keynote speech delivered by Drew Bartlett, Executive Director of the South Florida Water Management District. Programming also includes legislative and policy updates, an update from the Water Research Foundation, and a talk on the FPL-Miami Dade Clean Water Recovery Center – an advanced water purification facility planned for the region.

Last week, the UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation announced its initiative to ensure water equity in the implementation of the Pure Water Los Angeles project, a collaboration between WateReuse Members UCLA, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), and Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment. The Luskin Center's support focuses broadly on community engagement, including understanding and trust of recycled water and affordability. The Luskin Center will analyze potential rate impacts of the project, address potential tap water quality and trust questions, develop and implement training on equity concepts for LADWP staff, support the city's community engagement, and begin a systematic equity assessment of LADWP's customer-facing water programs.

On May 5, WateReuse Member DC Water named water reuse expert Rabia Chaudhry, Ph.D., PE, the Authority's first Director of Water Supply Resilience. Formerly the National Water Reuse Expert at the U.S. EPA, Dr. Chaudhry will lead DC Water's effort to explore alternative water supplies and initiate long-term implementation, including potential water recycling projects. The new position is a result of the need to reduce reliance on the Potomac River as the city's sole water source and work towards identifying and implementing alternatives in case of disruption.

Last week, the Wichita City Council voted in favor of a $1.2 million recycled water study, exploring opportunities for the city to recycle water for both industrial and potable reuse. The city's current timeline proposes a study on the potential for industrial reuse late this year, while a study related to potable reuse would be conducted next year. If implemented, the project would be Kansas' first direct potable reuse project. According to city officials, Wichita's average demand in non-drought conditions is 50 million gallons per day, and implementing reuse could potentially meet half of demand, mitigating the need for drought-related restrictions.

Wondering how to talk about water reuse in your community? Or just trying to catch up on the lingo yourself? There is a growing body of research on the topic! Check out our water reuse glossary. The glossary includes common definitions and preferred terms for a variety of topics related to water reuse. Use this language as your starting point but remember that terminology and effective language varies significantly from community to community, so understanding the sensitivities and preferences of your community is always recommended before adopting language related to your specific project.

May 21, 2025 | Jupiter, FL
Jupiter Community Center

Florida Water Reuse Week is May 18-24. Join us on May 21 in Jupiter for the Reuse Week Summit, featuring speakers and conversations about water reuse in the Sunshine State.

May 22, 2025
1:30 pm ET | 10:30 am PT
Free to WateReuse Members

When Arizona adopted its Advanced Water Purification rules in March 2025, it opened the floodgates for a new generation of direct potable reuse projects. But the new rules also created a need for updated guidance on corrosion control. Simon Horsley, an expert with 20 years of corrosion control expertise, will explain how new processes can affect water chemistry and distribution systems. RO and non-RO treatment processes raise important considerations for product water corrosivity, influenced by the extent of RO treatment and post-conditioning processes. Horsley will review corrosion control requirements and guide water system owners in developing a corrosion control study (CCS) for systems supplied by Advanced Water Purification Facilities. Key topics include system characterization, DPR-specific corrosion risks, desktop evaluations of water quality shifts, demonstration testing approaches, and strategies for implementation and monitoring.

June 23-25, 2025 | Columbus, OH

Water is the fuel of the new economy. The Industrial Water Solutions conference will bring together business and utility leaders for knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration. Industrial Water Solutions is the essential conference for professionals that provide, treat, manage, use, or regulate water in industrial settings to find solutions that turn waste streams into value streams. Participants will share strategies that increase resilience and ensure reliable water resources for both industry and the communities in which they locate.

Presented by WateReuse Association & Water Environment Federation

July 20-22, 2025
Flagstaff, AZ - High Country Conference Center

Water Professionals from across the state of Arizona, including state departments, utilities, consultants, contractors, regulators, equipment manufacturers and laboratory services, and guests from neighboring states, will convene to hear presentations and engage in conversations regarding water reuse in Arizona.

September 16-18, 2025 | Houston, TX

Come together to learn about water reuse in Texas including major advances in direct potable reuse, produced water, and much more.

September 21-23, 2025 | San Diego, CA

Save the date for the premier water recycling conference in California. Hear from a wide range of expert speakers and tour local San Diego-area water reuse projects.