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With historic droughts and growing demand, water reuse is making headlines as a viable, reliable, safe and locally controlled supply of water for communities across the nation. Stay connected with the latest news on projects and policy related to water reuse.

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WateReuse Association Members Receive Utility of the Future Recognition

Eight WateReuse Association members received the Utility of the Future Today recognition on Tuesday, October 3 during a ceremony in Chicago. The Utility of the Future Today recognition celebrates the achievements of forward-thinking, innovative water utilities that are providing resilient value-added service to communities in...

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Congressional Briefing Discusses Critical Role of Water Reuse in Manufacturing

On Thursday, September 28, WateReuse Association Board Member Jon Freedman of GE Water & Process Technologies participated in a Capitol Hill briefing on the Critical Role of Water in Manufacturing.  A national group of expert panelists explored collaborations evolving in various sectors in relation to...

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President Trump and Congressional Leaders Release Tax Reform Proposal, Silent on Tax-Exempt Status of Municipal Bonds

This week, the Trump Administration and Republican Congressional leaders released a proposed framework for comprehensive tax reform intended to guide congressional tax writing committees as they undertake to fill in specifics this Fall. The document does not indicate whether the current tax exemption for income earned on...

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WateReuse Members Testify on Capitol Hill for Investment in Water Reuse Infrastructure

Two WateReuse Association members, El Paso Water (Texas) and Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (California), presented testimony to the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment on Tuesday, September 26 highlighting the importance of investing in water reuse infrastructure. Tuesday’s hearing,...

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Bill to Increase Water Infrastructure Funding Advances in House

The Drinking Water System Improvement Act of 2017 (H.R. 3387) cleared a significant hurdle in the House of Representatives this week with a favorable analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The legislation, sponsored by Representative Gregg Harper (R-MS), would authorize the appropriation of about...

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WateReuse Honors Extraordinary Leadership

The WateReuse Association honored utilities, businesses, and people that have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in advancing sustainable, locally controlled water supplies during the Annual WateReuse Awards Luncheon held September 12 in conjunction with the 32nd Annual WateReuse Symposium. “This year’s winners have demonstrated innovation and creativity...

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AZ Pure Water Brew Challenge Winners Announced

The Arizona Pure Water Brew Challenge – a yearlong campaign aimed at changing the public’s perception on recycled water – culminated September 10 at the 32nd WateReuse Symposium in Phoenix, crowning Dragoon Brewing Company’s Clear Water Pilsner as the winning brew. In November 2016, Pima...

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Members Participate in Washington Briefings on Membrane Technology

On Thursday, September 7, six WateReuse Association members shared their experiences with membrane technology to treat and recycle water and desalinate ocean water to produce potable water during a roundtable discussion at the U.S. Department of Interior and on Capitol Hill during a Congressional Briefing....

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Water Utilities Recognized for Future-Focused Initiatives

Twenty-five water utilities have been selected for recognition of their leadership in community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients. Utility of the Future Today recognition celebrates the achievements of forward-thinking, innovative water utilities that are providing resilient value-added...

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