April 2, 2018
Washington Update
Congress was on recess last week.
Don’t Miss the 2018 National Water Policy Fly-In During Water Week 2018
Rehearing Denied for Groundwater Conduit Theory Case
State Updates and Member Spotlight
California: WateReuse California Recognizes Excellence in Annual Awards Presentation
Colorado: Declaration Brewing and Denver Water to Collaborate on Recycled Water Beer Brewing
Denver’s Declaration Brewing Co. announced that it will release a beer brewed with recycled water in collaboration with WateReuse Association member Denver Water. Denver Water, which operates the largest water recycling system in Colorado, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Learn More.
Florida: Legislature Sends Aquifer Recharge Bill to Governor
The Florida Legislature sent a bill to Governor Rick Scott on Monday, March 26 that would allow utilities to pump purified reclaimed water into Florida’s aquifer, which supplies drinking water for nearly 10 million people. Under the legislation, the reclaimed water would be treated to meet federal drinking water standards before it is injected into the aquifer’s raw water supply. Some environmental groups have expressed concerns about the safety of the purified water and are asking Governor Scott to veto the bill. Learn More.
MN: Inver Grove Heights Considers Recycled Water to Attract New Business
The city of Inver Grove Heights, part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, is considering developing a 1.6 million gallons per day recycled water project to entice a Canadian company to build a $200 million plant to process garbage into ethanol for car fuel. The city could not handle the facility’s water needs without the use of effluent that is currently treated and discharged to the Mississippi River. Learn More.
Conferences and Events
California: WateReuse CA Conference: Learning, Networking and Fun!
Webcast: Water Recycling and Wet Weather Management
Florida Potable Reuse Commission Plans Workshops to Solicit Input
Save the Date: 33rd Annual WateReuse Symposium
Learn “What’s Working, What’s New, and What’s Next in Water Reuse” at the 33rd Annual WateReuse Symposium, September 9-12, 2018, at the JW Marriott in Austin, Texas. The Annual WateReuse Symposium is the nation’s premier conference on water reuse and the only conference dedicated solely to advancing the policy, technology, innovation and public acceptance of recycled water. Registration opens in May! Learn More.
Register for the Pacific Northwest WateReuse Conference
WateReuse Pacific Northwest will host a conference May 17-18 in Portland, Oregon with the theme “Roadmap to Reuse.” More than 200 utility operators and mangers, elected officials, engineers, regulators and equipment manufacturers are expected to attend. Presentations will focus on feasibility studies, regulatory updates, public outreach, funding, and more. Learn More.
Upcoming Events
This will be a virtual-only meeting hosted on Teams. Steve Wait will lead our main presentation which will focus on messaging to support water reuse projects and initiatives during times of above-average precipitation. There may be opportunities to compile resources and create a tool kit that could be utilized by staff to foster better support and messaging to governing bodies and the public.
Please find below the 2024 schedule for the Legislative-Regulatory Committee. All in-person meetings will be held at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Sacramento offices located at: 1121 L Street, Suite 900, Sacramento.]
Both in-person and virtual meetings will occur from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. Those indicated as virtual will occur over Zoom and a link will be provided on the agenda.
The 2024 WRCA Annual Conference will be at the: Hyatt Regency Orange County.
Please save the date for our 2024 meeting dates:
1. January 19 – in person
2. March 8 – virtual
3. March 22 – in person
4. April 12 – virtual
5. May 10 – in person
6. May 31 – virtual
7. June 21 – virtual
8. August 9 – virtual
9. September 16 – in person (at annual conference)
We hope you can join us for this in-person meeting and tour. Join us for a variety of presentations, a tasty lunch, networking opportunities, and an intriguing tour of the Eurofins Laboratory in Pomona. It’s a perfect blend of insights, connections, and exploration—all in one event!
Please join us for the next Inland Empire WateReuse Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 // 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Eurofins Drinking Water Testing
941 Corporate Center Dr.
Pomona, CA 91768
Agenda to Follow
The National Blue Ribbon Commission for Onsite Non-potable Water Systems (NBRC) is partnering with WateReuse and the U.S. EPA, to host an Onsite Water Reuse Summit in Washington D.C. on April 10 and 11.
The Summit is a free, in-person event taking place over a day and a half. A fantastic line-up of presentations and panel discussions are planned and we hope you can join us!
To view the agenda and additional information, please visit the Eventbrite page. Please only register for the event if you are attending in-person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onsite-water-reuse-summit-integration-of-science-policy-and-operation-tickets-815887761257?aff=oddtdtcreator
Once you register, you will receive an email with info on the hotel options.
Please find below the 2024 schedule for the Legislative-Regulatory Committee. All in-person meetings will be held at the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Sacramento offices located at: 1121 L Street, Suite 900, Sacramento.]
Both in-person and virtual meetings will occur from 12:30 to 2:00 pm. Those indicated as virtual will occur over Zoom and a link will be provided on the agenda.
The 2024 WRCA Annual Conference will be at the: Hyatt Regency Orange County.
Please save the date for our 2024 meeting dates:
1. January 19 – in person
2. March 8 – virtual
3. March 22 – in person
4. April 12 – virtual
5. May 10 – in person
6. May 31 – virtual
7. June 21 – virtual
8. August 9 – virtual
9. September 16 – in person (at annual conference)