June 8-10, 2026 | Chicago

The 2026 Industrial Water Solutions conference, presented by WateReuse Association and the Water Environment Federation will bring together business and utility leaders to envision circular water solutions that recover resources, minimize waste, and unlock new value from water across the industrial lifecycle. Early Bird rate is open until Friday, April 17! 

In collaboration with the Southern California Water Coalition, WateReuse has developed an animated educational video illustrating the advanced water purification process. Available in both English and Spanish, the video tells the story of how communities are safeguarding a reliable, affordable water future by using advanced purification which meets or exceeds drinking water standards. The multi-barrier approach shown and paired with continuous monitoring reflects best practices used around the world and can be tailored to local regulations and infrastructure. 

We invite water agencies, educators, community groups, and media everywhere to watch, share, and embed the video as a plain‑language explainer of how advanced purification turns recycled water into safe, great‑tasting drinking water. 

Last week, Inside EPA published a deep-dive interview with WateReuse's Bruno Pigott. The wide-ranging conversation covers the value of water reuse for data centers, state water reuse regulations, and the future of the U.S. EPA’s Water Reuse Action Plan. Pigott discussed the importance of passing H.R. 2940, the Advancing Water Reuse Act, saying “it would unlock a significant increase in the use of recycled water, because there’s an incentive in place” for industrial projects. 

WateReuse Association and WateReuse California welcome the City of Mountain View! The City of Mountain View has a recycled water program which allows customers to connect to reclaimed water sources for landscape irrigation as well as a recycled water hydrant use program, allowing commercial haulers to connect to hydrants for authorized purposes. The system provides a drought-resilient supply and conserves potable water for its residents. 

Last week, WateReuse member DC Water completed repairs on the Potomac interceptor, which ruptured in January causing an historic sewage spill. While the spill never threatened drinking water supplies, it underscored the need for water supply resilience in the nation’s capital. Water reuse is a central element of DC Water’s efforts to enhance water supply resilience – the utility plans to preview its planned Pure Water DC Discovery Center in Summer of 2026. 

Last week, Governing magazine reported that xAI will use non-potable recycled water to cool its Colossus data center located in Memphis, Tennessee. Construction on the Colossus Water Recycling Plant, which is owned and operated by xAI, began in October 2025 as a result of an agreement between the city, the Tennessee Valley Water Authority, the local utility, and xAI. The city’s wastewater treatment plant, situated next to the industrial park where Colossus is located, produces 40 million gallons of treated wastewater per day. The recycled water facility is intended to supply the 3 million gallons per day required to operate the data center’s open loop cooling system, with the potential to allocate additional recycled water to other industrial users. The facility is still under construction. 

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 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

Industrial Water Solutions, co-hosted by WateReuse 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.

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.

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!