August 6, 2018
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Washington Update
WateReuse Submits Letter Supporting the Senate WRDA Bill
Senate Passes Second Minibus Funding EPA
New EPA Head Testifies at Senate Hearing
Reminders/Deadlines:
- Provide your input on WateReuse’s draft Stormwater Reuse and On-site Water Recycling Advocacy Principles to Amber Kim by August 20
State Updates and Member Profiles
Arizona: Report Examines “ick” Factor in Potable Reuse
A recent report broadcast on Arizona Public Media examined the challenges in getting the public comfortable with drinking purified water. Austa Parker of Carollo Engineers discussed a joint WateReuse Colorado and Denver Water initiative, Pure Water Colorado, which offered treatment demonstrations for the public and beer brewing with purified water. University of Pennsylvania Psychologist Paul Rozin and Brent Haddad, a water resources economist at the University of California, Santa Cruz discussed their research on people’s attitudes toward water, which can help water agencies develop compelling educational material. Read More.
California: OCWD and SFPUC Receive WIFIA Infrastructure Loans
California: Bureau of Reclamation Grant Helps Fund Recycled Water Pilot Study
WateReuse Association member Soquel Creek Water District, in collaboration with the City of Santa Cruz, is exploring and evaluating tertiary treatment technology as part of the district’s proposed Pure Water Soquel Project. This small-scale tertiary treatment pilot plant, using ultrafiltration membranes, is on-site at the City of Santa Cruz Wastewater Treatment Facility. The proposed full-scale Pure Water Soquel Project involves potentially recycling approximately 25% of the secondary treated effluent that is currently being discharged out to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary from the Santa Cruz Wastewater Treatment Facility, purifying it, and then using the purified water to replenish the Santa Cruz Mid-County groundwater basin and to create a seawater barrier. This pilot plant is partially funded by a Bureau of Reclamation Title XVI Recycled Water Feasibility Planning Grant for $150,000, which the district received last year. Read More.
Water Utilities Recognized for Transformational Initiatives
Association News
The Nominating Committee of the WateReuse Association Board of Directors issued a call for nominations to fill two Board vacancies. Individuals interested in being nominated should submit an application to either Patricia Sinicropi, Executive Director for the WateReuse Association, or to a member of the Nominating Committee by COB Tuesday, August 21. The Nominating Committee will review nominations and select candidates for approval by the full Board at its 3rd Quarter meeting in Austin, Texas on September 9. Directors are appointed for up to three two-year terms for a total of six years of service. Download the Call for Nominations.
Conferences and Events
Launching June 24 -25
Don’t Miss the FIRST EVER WateReuse California virtual conference!
Join us for an easy to navigate, virtual conference experience.This is MORE than just a Replacement Event for the March 2020 Conference, this is an opportunity for our community to stand TOGETHER in these unprecedented times to recognize the good work we do and share ideas for the future.
The WateReuse California virtual conference will be available online until July 31, 2020.
Join Us!
2:00 – 3:00 pm Eastern | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pacific
WateReuse Members: Free
Others: $49
PDHs: 1
Champion Sponsor: CDM Smith
This presentation will give an overview of the COVID-19 research in wastewater that CDM Smith is conducting with multiple clients in the U.S. and Canada. The second half of the presentation will link the findings and learnings from the COVID-19 research to water reuse. For example, an understanding of viral loads, variability among communities and within communities, and online or field qPCR methods are essential to measuring the Sars-CoV-2 virus in wastewater and predicting future reemergence. This detailed, increased monitoring of sewersheds coupled with fast-tracked development of more mobile analytical methods may lead to better monitoring and understanding of wastewaters, as a source for IPR or DPR.
Presenters
- Anna Mehrotra, PhD, PE – Environmental Engineer, CDM Smith
- Greta Zornes, PhD – CDM Smith Practice Leader for Reuse & Industrial Treatment
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11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pacific | 2:00 – 3:30 pm Eastern
WateReuse Members: Free
Others: $49
PDHs: 1
How can water reuse help you manage nutrients and water quality? Our presenters will discuss two examples: “Reuse Opportunities in San Francisco Bay Nutrient Reduction” and “Recycled Water for TMDL Compliance at Clean Water Services in Oregon.” Presented by WateReuse Pacific Northwest, the presentation will explore how two communities have used water recycling to improve water quality.
Presenters
- Dave Clark, HDR Engineering
- Susan Schlangen, Water Systems Consulting
- Jarrod Kinner, Clean Water Services
- Chris Stoll (Moderator), Kennedy Jenks
Co-Produced by WateReuse Texas, WEAT and TAWWA, the Water Reuse in Texas Conference is Monday-Tuesday, July 20-21 in Frisco, TX.
Call for Abstracts
The call for abstracts is now open for the 2020 Water Reuse Texas Conference. Submit your abstract by April 10, 2020, to be a part of the reuse conversation in Texas. Abstracts must be one page or less and include the title, author(s), and up to three subject areas within the broad categories of:
- Utility Operations,
- Follow the Money
- Water Reuse Planning
- Water Quality Issues
- Industrial Issues
- Other
All abstract submissions are through the online form at: https://forms.gle/abJtrJxJN51f…
Additional detail can be found on the Call for Abstracts Flyer- Coming Soon.
Seeking Nominations for the Ed Archuleta Award
The purpose of the Ed Archuleta Award is to encourage and recognize water reuse leaders and those who have made outstanding contributions in the field of water reuse within the State of Texas. Please submit all nominations by May 15, 2020.
For more information please see the nomination form.
Registration includes admittance to:
- Reuse 101: – 1-5PM, July 20
- Conference Night Out Event: 6-9PM, July 21
- Technical Program: 8:30AM-4:30PM, July 21
NEW Latest Technologies in Emerging Contaminants Workshop:
- Collaboration with the WEF Disinfection & Public Health Committee
- Additional Registration Fee- $60
- 10AM-1PM, July 20
Registration Form- Coming Soon
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Place your organization’s name in front of senior managers and decision makers. Sponsorship is available at three levels, the benefits of each tier are listed in the sponsorship form- coming soon.
- Silver Sponsor- $350
- Gold Sponsor- $500
- Reception Sponsor- $750
- Lanyard Sponsor – SOLD OUT, Carollo
- Banner Sponsor – SOLD OUT, Plummer
Exhibitor Opportunities:
Exhibitor registration is now open. Space is limited, and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 8×10 booths are $400 apiece. Fill out the Exhibitor Registration Form and return it to the WEAT office.
Lodging:
Embassy Suites Frisco Hotel and Conference Center
7600 John Q. Hammons Drive, Frisco, Texas, 75034, USA
Conference Room Rate: $139/night. Mention Water Reuse to get the conference room rate. Reservations must be made by July 5, 2020, to receive the special rate. For reservations call: 1.972.712.7200
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2:00 – 3:15 pm Eastern | 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Pacific
WateReuse Members: Free
Others: $49
PDHs: 1
Lake Lanier is a major source of water supply to the North Georgia region. Many communities surrounding Lake Lanier rely on it for both discharge of effluent as well as their sourcewater for drinking purposes. This practice, known as indirect potable reuse or surface water augmentation, provides a sustainable water supply solution for the region’s growing population. Specifically, in Gwinnett County, Georgia, the majority of the county’s 56 MGD of treated wastewater is discharged to the Lake, which is also the primary drinking water source. This transformation of wastewater into a valuable supply of sourcewater requires careful planning, monitoring, and protection of Lake Lanier.
While there have been various water research projects and planning efforts implemented throughout the Lake Lanier Watershed in the past, there does not exist a centralized coordinated plan that documents, facilitates, and coordinates an approach to developing the ideation, planning, prioritization, management, resourcing, and funding of applied water research projects.
In response to this identified need, The Water Tower, the new global innovation hub in Gwinnett County, Georgia, is leading the effort to create a forum through which stakeholders and researchers will work together to develop a Lake Lanier Watershed Research Master Plan. The Plan will provide a multi-year research roadmap of project concepts to address critical needs in the Lake Lanier Watershed. Funding for prioritized projects will be crowdsourced among the stakeholders and the be the focus of nonprofit, public and private grant applications. The research projects will be competitively bid, with regional and international third party technical expert oversight, and managed by The Water Tower, a 501c3 focused on research and innovation.
Presenters
- Kristan VandenHeuvel, Strategic Director of Research and Engagement, The Water Tower
- Steve Leo, Client Service Manager, Constantine Engineering
- Jeff Mosher, Principal Technologist, Carollo Engineers
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11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Pacific | 2:00 – 3:30 pm Eastern
WateReuse Members: Free
Others: $49
PDHs: 1.5
Join us for an overview of how water recycling is expanding as a critical water management strategy in the Pacific Northwest region. From decentralized reuse in Portland to wastewater management options for small communities, water reuse is increasingly seen as a vital tool. The presentation will include case studies from Portland, Oregon and Hagerman, Idaho.
Presenters
- Chris Wanner, Portland Water Bureau
- Dan Ayers, JUB Engineers
- Justin Hulme, City of Hagerman