Save the date for the 2026 WateReuse Symposium next March in Los Angeles! The Symposium takes place at the the InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown, ideally located near the vibrant LA Arts District. This dynamic neighborhood is home to stunning murals, contemporary galleries, and a variety of trendy restaurants, making it a perfect spot to explore before or after the conference.

Members will have the first opportunity to register at our discounted Super Saver rate from October 6-27. 

The WateReuse Association and WateReuse Ohio welcome the Alliance for the Great Lakes! Established in 1970, the Alliance for the Great Lakes is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to protecting, conserving, and restoring the Great Lakes freshwater ecosystem through policy reform, public education, and local conservation projects.

Charlotte Water and WateReuse member Xylem have teamed up with two local breweries to launch new beverages made with recycled water. The brewers, Town Brewing and Lenny Boy Brewing, are hosting coordinated events on September 13 with Charlotte Water, highlighting the safety and versatility of recycled water. The utility is also hosting free yoga classes to engage the community at the launch events. “Brewing a seasonal spinoff lets us continue telling the story of sustainability and innovation while offering Charlotte beer lovers something new to enjoy,” said Brandon Stirewalt, Director of Operations at Town Brewing.

Last week, KTAR News highlighted WateReuse member City of Phoenix’s 91st Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant and the role of its recycled water program in cooling Palo Verde Power Plant and diverting water to the Salt River via the Tres Rios Wetlands. The article highlights Palo Verde’s unique position as the only nuclear plant in the world not next to a large body of water – a distinction enabled by the recycled water program – and constructed wetlands’ role in acclimating recycled water before it is diverted back into the Salt River. Also highlighted are the plant’s resource recovery features, which enable it to recycle biosolids from the treatment process as fertilizer and capture methane gas to sell on the open market.

This manual was developed to assist communities in implementing the use of reclaimed water in their service area. It addresses planning, design, construction, operations, public outreach, regulatory compliance, institutional and organizational considerations, and economics issues.

September 11, 2025
10:00 am ET | 7:00 am PT 
Free to the public 

Join WateReuse Ohio to get a detailed overview of the risk-based approach for designing and monitoring water reuse systems. Drs. Michael Jahne and Jay Garland from the U.S. EPA’s Office of Research and Development will describe how quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) has been used to define pathogen log reduction targets (LRTs) for reuse systems and present emerging work on chemical risk methods to inform treatment. Jahne and Garland will discuss translating the risk models into crediting frameworks to inform the design of treatment systems as well as shifting from end point water quality measurements to surrogate monitoring to assess performance. They will illustrate the development of the risk-based approach using a range of alternative source waters and end uses, with concluding remarks on the key next steps for continued advancement. 

Presented by WateReuse Ohio.

September 15-17, 2025 | Overland Park, KS

Join Grundfos for a dynamic gathering of thought leaders from the water, energy, data center, and food & beverage sectors. This day-and-a-half event will spotlight innovative strategies and collaborative solutions aimed at building a more resilient, thriving world.

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 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

Register today for WateReuse California’s annual conference in San Diego! Hear from a wide range of expert speakers and tour local San Diego-area water reuse projects.

March 8-11 | Los Angeles, CA

Save the date for the premier conference on water recycling — attracting water professionals and water reuse practitioners globally for knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration.