WateReuse Association works continually to improve our advocacy, communications, and technical programming to ensure we reflect our members’ priorities. Please complete our annual member survey to help us support your water reuse goals in 2025 and beyond. If you complete the survey by May 30, you'll be entered into a drawing to win one of four $100 Amazon gift cards!

Book your room today to stay at the Hyatt Regency Columbus when you join us for Industrial Water Solutions, June 23-25! Located within walking distance of Nationwide Arena and the trendy Arena District, the Hyatt Regency offers the easiest access to conference sessions, dining, and activities. Discount bookings end this Friday, May 30, or when availability runs out.

The WateReuse Association and WateReuse California welcome Blua Consulting. Blua Consulting is a woman-owned firm providing expert technical writing, regulatory compliance, and planning services to advance recycled water use across California. With a strong background working in a public water utility, founder Madeline Blua brings firsthand operational insight and regulatory expertise to every project and has led several outreach initiatives — including a Title 22 Site Supervisor training program — to support on-site compliance and stakeholder engagement. Blua Consulting also supports agencies with Urban Water Management Plans, water audit validation, compliance with the new conservation regulations, and integrated water resource initiatives that support long-term sustainability.

Last week, over 90 water sector professionals gathered for the WateReuse Florida Annual Summit during Water Reuse Week at the Town of Jupiter's Community Center. The event kicked off with an informational tour of the Loxahatchee River District Water Reclamation Facility, after which participants convened to hear industry leaders discuss opportunities and challenges for implementing water reuse in South Florida. Attendees spent time connecting, collaborating, and strategizing on how to continue to move water reuse forward in the region.

Last week, WateReuse member Black & Veatch released its annual water report, highlighting challenges and opportunities in the water sector based on expert analyses of a survey of 680 U.S. water industry stakeholders. For the first time in its 14-year history, the report featured data centers as a key challenge for the water industry. The report emphasizes that growing investments in high-demand data centers will require utilities to implement innovative water solutions, especially reuse. Black & Veatch is at the forefront of planning for a projected $1 trillion increase in investment for data centers, semiconductors, and other AI infrastructure over the next few years. To learn more about sustainable water management strategies to accommodate this growing sector, join us at the Industrial Water Solutions conference, June 23-25 in Columbus, Ohio. Ufuk Erdal, Global One Water and Reuse Solutions Director at Black & Veatch, will lead a panel focused on High Tech & Data Center Cooling.

Last week, WateReuse member Carollo Engineers released a new educational booklet, “The ABCs of Water Reuse,” to facilitate public understanding of recycled water concepts. Developed by Carollo Communications Director and Vice President Diana Leonard, the book distills 26 complex engineering concepts related to water reuse into simple, understandable terms for the public. “Water reuse is essential for our future, but its success hinges on public understanding and acceptance,” she said. The booklet is designed for multiple applications, including public meetings, facility tours, school programs, and as an educational resource for elected officials to help explain recycled water concepts to constituents. The resource is available both in print and digitally.

This award will recognize a utility or local government entity in the Pacific Northwest that provides a safe, reliable, locally controlled water supply through the development of water recycling treatment facilities, infrastructure, or other water reuse projects. The award will showcase an exemplary water reuse project, system, or facility that demonstrates the value of water reuse to the community it serves.

This month, the Texas Senate authorized a Delta Region Water Management Project which aims to capture flood and storm water for reuse for funding under the Texas Water Development Board’s Flood Infrastructure Fund. The bill, introduced by Sen. Juan Hinojosa, allows the previously ineligible project to receive funding from the Flood Infrastructure Fund and other Texas Water Development Board funds. The project aims to reclaim water from local drainage systems, boosting water supply and assisting with flood mitigation through proposed detention ponds. Plans for the project include multiple water treatment plants and strategically located off-line regional detention facilities, with a projected capacity to provide water for up to 72,000 residents. The rule change also paves the way for future stormwater reuse projects in the state. For more information on water reuse in the Texas legislature, read our Spring 2025 Texas Regulatory Updates.

The Profile in Reuse: Onsite, Decentralized Reuse Systems is a simple two-page fact sheet that explains onsite water recycling in an approachable way that can be shared with members of the public, decision-makers, and other stakeholders. WateReuse Association members can view, download, and print the Profile, which highlights the many benefits of onsite reuse including water supply, resilience, environmental protection, and cost savings. It also includes five brief case studies about onsite reuse projects in every region of the United States.

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

June 26, 2025
Newberg, OR - Chehalem Glenn Golf Course

The WateReuse Association Pacific Northwest (PNW) section, in partnership with the City of Newberg, is hosting its fourth annual Summer Summit and Social. Participants will have the opportunity to network with colleagues, tour the Newburg Wastewater Treatment facility, and attend talks focused on technical topics and policy issues at this free event.

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 14-17, 2025 | Portland, OR

The Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition (PNCWA2025) will feature a full-day track hosted by WateReuse Pacific Northwest on September 16, 2025. This year’s conference theme is Flowing Together: Stories of Dedication and Innovation.

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.