From municipal guidance to workforce expertise to water quality monitoring, the 41st WateReuse Symposium features a broad range of technical sessions addressing critical challenges and opportunities for developing and implementing effective onsite water reuse systems.  

Join us in Los Angeles and gather insights from the experts behind New York City’s first guidance document for decentralized non-potable systems, WateReuse and Austin Water’s collaboration to develop an Onsite Water Reuse System Operations and Maintenance Training Manual, the National Blue Ribbon Commission’s risk-based guidance and pathogen reduction targets, and more.  

Whether you’re seeking to build guidelines for a municipality, train a workforce that can effectively operate onsite systems, or ensure effective water quality monitoring, this track will equip you with the knowledge you need to facilitate robust onsite systems.

Plus, don't miss the opportunity to sign up for a tour of the Wilshire Grand Center's onsite stormwater and condensate recycling system when you register for the Symposium. 

The WateReuse Association welcomes the City of Saratoga Springs, Utah! Incorporated in 1997 and encompassing more than 44,000 residents, the City of Saratoga Springs draws its water supply from the Central Utah Water Conservancy District and from groundwater wells.  

In the most recent episode of the Golden State of Reuse, waterloop’s series on reuse across California in collaboration with WateReuse California, host Travis Loop interviewed three experts from CDM Smith about their work on key reuse projects in the state. Engineers Tracy Minamede, Greg Wetterau, and Roshanak Aflaki shared the experiences working on the Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment project and LA Sanitation’s Los Angeles’ Terminal Island Water Reclamation Facility which kickstarted their journeys in the field of water reuse. The three professionals reflected on the pivotal lessons from LA’s early East Valley project, sharing the advancements in public engagement, regulation, and technology that have since turned the tide towards greater public trust and political support for reuse. They also addressed the initiatives driving the future of reuse in California. Wetterau reflected on current pilot programs— including efforts to obtain pathogen crediting for membrane bioreactor technology at a Metropolitan Water District of Southern California demo plant, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s efforts to test three alternative DPR treatment trains at a pilot facility, and efforts to test Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction testing in Orange County— which are laying the groundwork for further innovation. 

This month, the City Council of Corpus Christi voted to award a master services agreement to WateReuse member Ardurra to expand its non-potable reuse system. The expansion would route reclaimed water from Oso Water Reclamation Plant to a 10-million-gallon storage tank, allowing the city to service more industrial water users. The initial design phase contract authorizes up to $11 million and is expected to be completed in August 2026. Corpus Christi has been reusing its water for non-potable applications since the 1960s and currently reuses about 3% of its total effluent. 

Since 2009, communities seeking to start non-potable water reuse programs have consulted this comprehensive Manual of Practice. The 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. 

December 4, 2025 
1:30pm ET | 10:30am PT 
Free to WateReuse Members 

Led by Moderator Diane Agnew, Water Rights Program Manager at the Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority, this session will walk attendees through the regulatory landscape and outline where New Mexico stands in its own development process. From key program elements to advanced treatment technologies, the presentation will offer a clear, practical overview for professionals working to advance reuse in their communities. Brad Reisinger, Senior Process Engineer at Stantec, will also share insights from his extensive work in system design, operational support, and pilot testing. 

December 17, 2025
2:00pm ET | 11:00am PT
Free to WateReuse Members

Join us and learn about the drivers, benefits, and adaptability of a national training manual and certificate program for operators of onsite water recycling systems. The manual — "Operation and Maintenance Training Manual for Onsite Non-potable Water Systems (ONWS manual)"— is being pioneered by Austin Water with support and guidance from the National Blue Ribbon Commission for Onsite Water Systems (NBRC), WateReuse Association, and Epic Cleantec. WateReuse Association and our partners are currently also working with Water Professionals International (WPI) to develop an entry-level and advanced test and certificate program based on the manual’s information. 

February 2, 2026 | Las Vegas, NV 

Join WateReuse Nevada for a full day of engaging discussions, networking, and insights into the future of water reuse. This year’s program features Charles Bott, PhD, PE, Director of Water Technology and Research at Hampton Roads Sanitation District, as our keynote speaker. 

We’re anticipating an exciting event filled with meaningful dialogue and collaboration — don’t miss your chance to be part of it! 

March 8-11 | Los Angeles, CA

Early bird registration is open now for the premier conference on water recycling — attracting water professionals and water reuse practitioners globally for knowledge-sharing, networking, and collaboration.