State Updates and Member Profiles

California: OCWD Awarded Grants that Impact Global Water Purification Research

WateReuse Association member the Orange County Water District (OCWD) has been named as an awardee of four new grants for recycled water research and development. These 2019 grants highlight global and national partnerships OCWD has formed with other industry leaders at the forefront of water purification technologies. OCWD and its partners received $168,000 from the Bureau of Reclamation, $25,000 from the Japanese government, $100,000 from The Water Research foundation, and $150,000 from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Read More.

Kentucky: Louisville MSD Sponsors Beer Made with Purified Recycled Water

Visitors to the Water for Life festival event in downtown Louisville on Sunday, August 18 sampled craft beer brewed with purified recycled water. As part of an outreach effort to demonstrate the quality of its effluent, Louisville MSD added a drinking water treatment step and invited four craft brewers to make beer with it. MSD and water professionals from Kentucky and Tennessee were on hand to discuss the quality that goes into not only producing drinking water but also treating all the water we use. Read More.

Oklahoma: Bartlesville Plans for First Water Reuse Project

The City of Bartlesville expects to complete design of its first water reuse project this year and begin construction in mid-2020. Under the plan, the recycled water would be discharged into the Carney River upstream of the community’s raw water intake for drinking water treatment. The project will provide another water source to ensure long-term water supply. Read More.

WateReuse Customer Communications Tools and Resources

Engaging the Public Health Community on Water Reuse? Check out Our Online Resources

Although water reuse is a proven, science-based process that has been used safely in communities around the world for decades, the public is often skeptical when the concept is first introduced into a community. To build acceptance among medical and health professionals, WateReuse has launched the Medical Community Initiative and begun developing resources to support members in engaging with the public health community. Visit our website for videos, articles, and presentations that support engagement with medical professionals. New tools are being developed so check back for updates.

Conferences and Events

Reuse Regulators to Convene Summit, Share Highlights of Discussions

Regulators from nearly 30 states across the country will meet during the 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium to discuss opportunities in water recycling, share local challenges, and learn from the experiences of regulators in other regions. Representatives from the Reuse Regulator Summit, which is hosted by the Association of Clean Water Administrators and the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, will report out on their discussions during the Symposium’s closing plenary session. Advanced registration for the 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium has closed early because our attendance capacity has been reached. If you would like to see if we have had any cancellations and a spot has opened up, please contact Alicia Rutherford.

Webcast: Membranes 101 – The Basics and Beyond

How are membranes used in water recycling and what are the typical operational tasks? Please join us on September 26 at 2 p.m. ET for Membranes 101: The Basics and Beyond to learn how membranes can be used alone, or in conjunction with complementary technologies, to remove a broad range of contaminants from water. This range of capabilities has contributed to the widespread use of membranes to treat water, wastewater, and recycled water. The presentation will explain the types of membranes and their uses, review proper maintenance, and provide viewers with insight into this popular treatment technology. Register Now!

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