Our Tuesday morning plenary panel convened experts to discuss the key role of water reuse in the artificial intelligence revolution. The panel explored partnership opportunities between industry and utilities, focusing in on the case study of City of Quincy, Washington's partnership with Microsoft.

Communities in the water-abundant Midwestern United States are proactively adopting water reuse programs to address aging infrastructure, groundwater depletion, nutrient pollution, and climate impacts. Local and federal water leaders convened for a Symposium plenary to discuss the region's unique water reuse drivers, regulatory frameworks, funding mechanisms, and more.

The Symposium’s closing panel focused on strategies to secure the significant funding required for potable reuse projects. Utility leaders shared how they secured investments for pure water infrastructure, explaining the economic and social benefits of their projects and the innovative approaches needed to ensure a sustainable future for their communities.

Industrial Water Solutions, co-hosted by the WateReuse Association and the Water Environment Federation, is the essential conference for professionals who provide, treat, manage, use, or regulate water in industrial settings to find solutions that turn waste streams into value streams.

Registration opens tomorrow, March 17. Register early to join industry thought leaders in Chicago to collaborate, network, and share strategies to empower industries and the communities they call home.

On the closing day of the 2026 WateReuse Symposium, National Public Radio's All Things Considered broadcast a nationwide story about potable reuse. WateReuse Executive Director Bruno Pigott told Central Florida Public Media's Molly Duerig: "It's easy for me to say I'm excited about it. But I've got to make sure that the public understands it, that it's pure and safe, and understands the complex nature of water — that every drop of water has been used before."

Water has been reused for agricultural irrigation in Texas since 1800, and for industrial uses since the 1940s and 1950s in Odessa, Big Spring, and Amarillo. Today, Texas reuses water for power plant cooling, commercial and municipal irrigation, river and stream flow enhancement, natural gas and oil field production, augmentation of drinking water supplies, and more. The Texas Profile in Reuse includes case studies explaining the role of recycled water in providing surplus water in case of drought, sustaining habitat for wildlife, and more. Whether you’re persuading policymakers or educating students, this document supplies an overview of the most impactful water reuse projects and applications across Texas.  

April 12-15, 2026 | Washington, DC 

The Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies (AMWA), National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), The Water Research Foundation (WRF), Water Environment Federation (WEF), and WateReuse Association are proud to jointly host the cornerstone event of Water Week 2026 – the National Water Policy Fly-In.

On Tuesday afternoon, attendees will gather for a federal policy briefing featuring senior leadership from EPA and other key agencies, along with remarks from prominent Members of Congress. Following the program, participants will have the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and network across the sector at the Water Week 2026 Reception. Wednesday will be dedicated to meetings on Capitol Hill, where attendees will engage directly with congressional offices, and with key federal agencies to advocate for critical water policy priorities. 

May 4-5, 2026 | Denver, CO 

WateReuse Colorado has invited colleagues from New Mexico and Utah, bringing together water leaders for a themed discussion on “reuse from the Rockies to the Desert Southwest.” Representatives from each state will facilitate discussions on reuse opportunities, challenges, and innovation in Colorado and across the Southwest. Water reuse professionals will unite to share their latest research, innovation, and experiences.

May 20, 2026 | Jacksonville, FL 

The Annual WateReuse Florida Summit will spotlight speakers and conversations about water reuse in the Sunshine State. 

June 8-10, 2026 | Chicago, IL

Save the date! Industrial Water Solutions, co-hosted by The WateReuse Association and the Water Environment Federation, is the essential conference for professionals who provide, treat, manage, use, or regulate water in industrial settings to find solutions that turn waste streams into value streams. Join industry thought leaders to collaborate, network, and share strategies to empower industries and the communities they call home.

July 19-21, 2026 | Flagstaff, AZ

The annual Arizona Water Reuse Symposium, hosted by WateReuse Arizona and the AZ Water Association, brings together industry leaders for education, conversation, and networking in Flagstaff, Arizona.

The call for abstracts is open now! Submit a presentation by February 20.

August 24-26, 2026 | San Francisco, CA

WateReuse California's 2026 Annual Conference will include insights from leading practitioners of water reuse in California, opportunities to learn about San Francisco’s leadership on onsite water recycling, and networking events to facilitate connections with colleagues new and old in a fun and focused setting.

The call for abstracts is open now! Submit a presentation by March 20.

September 15-17, 2026 | San Antonio, TX

Mark your calendar! The Annual WateReuse Texas conference brings together industry leaders in water reuse for education, conversation, and networking to promote the growing water reuse industry in Texas. The conference includes interactive workshops, networking events, and rich technical content including presentations about reuse-related research, funding, case studies, treatment technologies, planning, communications, advocacy and more!