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April 8, 2019

Recognize a Leader, Submit a Nomination for the Annual WateReuse Awards for Excellence

Are you familiar with a project or person that is leading the way in advancing water recycling? Nominate them for the Annual WateReuse Awards for Excellence, the most prestigious award in the water reuse sector. The WateReuse Association’s annual awards program recognizes innovations and leadership that advance greater adoption of water reuse. Winners will be honored at the 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium, September 8-11, 2019 in San Diego, CA. Submit your nomination by May 6, 2019.

Washington Update

Water Reuse Spotlighted with Hill Visits, Briefing, and Op-Ed during Water Week 2019

Water Sector Urges Funding for Reuse, Appropriators Push Back on Administration’s Proposed Cuts

House Convenes Western Water Hearing, Witnesses Discuss Value of Federal Investment in Reuse

 

State Updates and Member Profiles

Welcome New Members!

The WateReuse Association welcomes the following new members:

California: Escondido to Use Recycled Water for Avocados, Other Plants

WateReuse Association member the City of Escondido is moving forward with a $47 million recycled water treatment plant that will produce water to irrigate avocado groves and other crops in the eastern and northern parts of the city. The new facility will produce water lower in salinity to help the plants thrive. The City Council approved spending $3 million for initial engineering, design, and pre-construction costs. Read More.

California: Olivenhain to Pilot Groundwater Desalination

Construction starts this month on a $1.5 million test well to show whether desalinated groundwater could supplement the drinking water supply for 86,000 customers of WateReuse Association member the Olivenhain Municipal Water District. Drilling will begin in about two weeks on a 120-foot-deep well in the San Dieguito River watershed. The district would have to produce at least 1 million gallons of water per day for the project to work, which probably would require a minimum of two wells. Read More.

California: IEUA Welcomes Shivaji Deshmukh as General Manager

WateReuse Association member the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) announced that 19-year water industry veteran Shivaji Deshmukh will join IEUA as general manager, beginning April 8. Deshmukh comes to IEUA from West Basin Municipal Water District, where he served as Assistant General Manager since 2010. He oversaw engineering, operations, the recycled water program, and two major capital improvement programs. Prior to that, Deshmukh served Orange County Water District, managing the implementation, design, and construction of the Groundwater Replenishment System, a 100 million gallon per day potable reuse project. Read More.

Arcadis Names Dr. Ufuk Erdal National Director for Water Reuse

WateReuse Association member Arcadis North America has named Ufuk Erdal, Ph.D., as senior vice president and national technical director for water reuse. In this role, Dr. Erdal will help Arcadis clients advance their reuse capabilities to develop and deliver effective and affordable water reuse programs, from strategy to full implementation, to meet the challenges of a world with an uncertain water future. Read More.

 

Association News

Jon Freedman Named Chair of Legislative and Regulatory Policy Committee

The WateReuse Association has selected Jon Freedman, the global government affairs leader for SUEZ’s Water Technologies & Solutions business unit, to chair its Legislative and Regulatory Policy Committee. The committee supports the Board of Directors in setting an agenda to advocate for policies and funding that increase water reuse. Read More.

Applications Open For Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program

The Utility of the Future Today recognition program returns for a fourth year to honor water resource recovery facilities for community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery and reuse of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients. The deadline to apply for recognition this year is May 31. The recognition program was launched in 2016 by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, the Water Environment Federation, The Water Research Foundation, and the WateReuse Association —with input from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Learn More.

 

Research Update

Colorado School of Mines Opens Water Reuse Research Center

WateReuse Association member Colorado School of Mines announced a new 10,000-square-foot research facility in Denver that will pave the way for greater collaboration with industry, government and academia. The WE2ST (Water-Energy Education, Science and Technology) Water Technology Hub will accommodate large-scale research focused on developing innovative treatment technologies for produced water from oil, gas and mineral production, groundwater contaminated with emerging contaminants (including toxic poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances), saline and hypersaline streams, municipal water, wastewater and more — leading to sustainable water reuse. Learn More.

Energy Department Funds Research to Recycle Produced Water

Three universities are sharing $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to develop a freshwater system to extract clean irrigation water from hydraulic fracturing wastewater. Researchers at Michigan State University, Oregon State University, and the University of Nevada Reno hope to create a system that is modular, portable, scalable, and easily deployable in the field. ARPA-E supports the development of technologies to transform the nation’s energy system. Read More.

 

Conferences and Events

Webcast: Selecting the Best Technology for Water Reuse: Overview of the MBR Process

Is membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology the right solution for your water reuse application? Offering a smaller footprint, smaller price tag, and high quality treatment, MBRs are a compelling solution for advanced water reuse applications. Please join us at April 10 at 2 pm eastern for a webcast that will provide an overview of the MBR process using flat plate MBR membranes. You will learn about the types of membranes and benefits of each, operations, maintenance, and screening. If you are considering an MBR system or maintaining an existing system, this presentation will provide you with a deeper understanding of the MBR process and the information you need to decide if MBR technology makes sense for your facility. Learn More.

Webcast: Bioanalytical Screening Tools for Recycled Water – An Emerging Technology to Assess Complex Mixtures in Aquatic Environments

What’s the next big thing in monitoring recycled water quality? Please join us May 15 at 2 p.m. eastern to learn how In vitro cell-based assays have shown promise as bioscreening tools to assess environmental mixtures and prioritize sites requiring further investigations. These assays are designed to respond to groups of chemicals. As such, they offer an integrative approach to complement conventional chemical and toxicity testing. Learn More.

Register for the 8th Annual Water Reuse in Texas Conference

WateReuse Texas, Water Environment Association of Texas, and Texas American Water Works Association will host the 8th Annual Water Reuse in Texas Conference, May 23-24, in McAllen, Texas. The program will present the latest on operations, financing, planning, and water quality. Pat Sinicropi, Executive Director of WateReuse Association, will provide a keynote discussion on the future of water reuse, Texas’ role as a reuse pioneer, and EPA’s upcoming Water Reuse Action Plan. Learn More.

Save the Date: 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium in San Diego, California

Mark your calendar for the 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium is in San Diego, California on September 8-11, 2019. This year’s theme is “Collaborate to Innovate.” The Symposium will showcase recycled water collaborations among utilities, farmers, and industry; regulators working together at both the state and federal level; sustainability; public/private partnerships; and, for the first time, the latest in reuse research led by the Water Research Foundation. Learn More.

Upcoming Events

Mar
19
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Mar 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mar
21
Thu
Central Coast Chapter Meeting
Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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.

Mar
22
Fri
WateReuse California Legislative-Regulatory Committee Meeting
Mar 22 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

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)

Mar
26
Tue
Inland Empire Chapter Meeting
Mar 26 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

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

Apr
9
Tue
Water Policy Fly-In 2024 @ Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf
Apr 9 all-day
WRCA Los Angeles Chapter Meeting
Apr 9 all-day
Apr
10
Wed
Onsite Water Reuse Summit
Apr 10 – Apr 11 all-day

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.

Reuse Happy Hour at Texas Water
Apr 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Apr
12
Fri
WateReuse California Legislative-Regulatory Committee Meeting
Apr 12 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

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)

Apr
16
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Apr 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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