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April 6, 2020

Washington Update

Action Needed: Submit Your “Shovel-Ready” Water Recycling Projects for Stimulus Investment

Member Spotlight: WateReuse Member COVID-19 Experiences and Responses

WateReuse Members Share their COVID-19 Experiences

WateReuse Member Businesses Become COVID-19 First Responders

Share Your Story!

Please submit your COVID-19 story or your company’s COVID-19 response (up to 50 words) for inclusion in a future issue of WateReuse Review. Email your information to info@watereuse by Thursday at 12 pm ET.

State Updates and Member Profiles

WateReuse Pacific Northwest Quarterly Newsletter Highlights Regional Water Reuse Activities

The WateReuse Association’s Pacific Northwest Section (WR-PNW) showcased the accomplishments of members in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington in its first 2020 quarter newsletter released last week. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, a member, approved a permit for the City of Nampa to use recycled water for irrigation, landscaping, fire protection, and industrial processes. Both Washington and Oregon gained traction on respective state House Bills (HB 1747 and HB 3182) concerning risk-based water quality standards for onsite non-potable water systems. WR-PNW also shared an update on the postponement of their 2020 Annual Conference: Reimagining Reuse to later in the year. Read More.

Arizona and Georgia: Google Turns to Recycled Water to Ensure Sufficient Supplies of Water

Google is turning to recycled water and seawater to cool water hungry data centers that power online searches, web advertising and cloud services. In Douglas County Georgia, the company has used recycled water since 2012 to conserve the nearby Chattahoochee River. For a new data center in Mesa, Arizona, Google is working with authorities on a water credits program. Google also saves water by recirculating it through cooling systems multiple times. Read More.

California and New Mexico: Ecolodges Promote Recycled Water Use to Attract Eco-Friendly Travelers

The hospitality industry has a growing sub-set known as ecolodges. Ecolodges aim to provide accommodations with minimal impact on natural surroundings for eco-conscious travelers. Ecolodges highlight employing local workers, providing environmental education programs, and giving back to local communities. Among the sustainability amenities drawing travelers to two ecolodges in California and New Mexico are their use of recycled water for irrigation and other services. Read More.  

Wyoming: Industry and Ranchers Combine Forces to Take on Wastewater Issues

Encore Green Environmental, an agricultural midstream company in Wyoming, has a vision to reuse water produced as a byproduct of oil and gas extraction to increase the state’s carbon sequestration capacity. Encore is working with local ranchers to understand their soil chemistry and the water treatment needed to provide safe water of good quality. Encore sees a future in improving the soil, air, and vegetation in Wyoming by tapping into the nearly 2.4 billion gallons of “produced water” created every day in the United States. Read more.

WateReuse Communications Tools and Resources

Profiles in Reuse: Flyer Explains Safety and Reliability of Potable Reuse

Use our flyer, Profiles in Reuse: Potable Reuse, to inform ratepayers, elected officials, and other stakeholders about the safety and reliability of using purified water as part of the drinking water supply. The flyer also supports WateReuse’s Medical Community Initiative, which seeks to build support for potable reuse among medical and public health officials. This flyer is the first in a series of Profiles in Reuse that will serve as resources for member communication on water recyclingDownload Flyer.

Conferences and Events

Webcast: Breaking Down Implementation Barriers for Onsite Non-Potable Water Systems

What are the key components of a successful onsite non-potable water system? Join us April 15 at 2 pm to learn about a Water Research Foundation guidance manual and interactive training modules to tackle critical knowledge gaps businesses and utilities. The presentation will cover treatment goals, effective design, strategies for effective operation and monitoring, and regulatory and permitting frameworks. Register Now!

Webcast: America’s Water Infrastructure Act – Implications for Water Reuse and COVID-19

Are water recycling utilities well prepared to deal with the COVID-19 crisis and other potential future risks? Join us on April 21 at 2 pm ET for a discussion of America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA) and risk assessment for utilities. AWIA requires all utilities serving 3,300 or more people to complete a risk and resilience assessment (RRA) for their water systems, followed by the completion of an emergency response plan. This presentation will discuss risk and risk perceptions in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Register Now!

Upcoming Events

Apr
11
Tue
WRCA Los Angeles Chapter Meeting
Apr 11 all-day
Apr
12
Wed
2023 WRTX Annual Membership Meeting @ George R Brown Convention Center
Apr 12 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

After the membership meeting ends (around 6:15 pm), we will gather folks interested in reuse at Truck Yard Houston for a Reuse Happy Hour co-hosted with the WEAT Reuse Committee.

Truck Yard Houston is a 3-minute walk from the convention center at 2118 Lamar St. Houston, TX 77003.

If you have trouble finding us that evening, please call 832 619-9496.

Apr
18
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Apr 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Apr
20
Thu
WRCA Central Valley/Sierra Foothills Chapter Meeting @ virtual
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Orange County Chapter Meeting @ South Coast Water District
Apr 20 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Apr
27
Thu
Reuse to Good Use – Florida WateReuse Annual Summit @ UF Straughn Center
Apr 27 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Tour of UF Cogeneration Facility & Technical Presentations. Lunch Provided.

UF Cogeneration Tour: 8am–10am
Technical Sessions: 10:30am–4:30pm

May
2
Tue
2023 WateReuse Colorado Conference @ SEEC Building, University of Colorado Boulder
May 2 @ 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Colorado’s Challenging Water Future: Where are we with Water Reuse?

Join us at the 2023 WateReuse Colorado Conference on May 2 2023! The conference will bring together water reuse professionals to share the latest research, innovation, and experiences to address the growing need for water recycling in Colorado and across the country. WRCO is pleased to conduct this event in collaboration with CU Boulder. Make plans to attend the conference for learning, networking, and engaging in discussions with the experts of reuse community, while enjoying the view of beautiful Boulder Flatirons!

Event Info

Register Now

May
12
Fri
Board of Trustees Meeting
May 12 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Please contact Jennifer West for details

May
16
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
May 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Jun
9
Fri
Meeting of the Board of Directors – Second Quarter 2023
Jun 9 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Friday, June 9, 2023

11:00 am to 2:00 pm ET (Remote)

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