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December 23, 2019

Washington Update

WateReuse Association Secures Key Wins in FY 2020 Appropriations Legislation

Late last week, Congress passed and the President signed legislation to fund the government for the remainder of FY 2020, which ends in September of 2020. In total, the agreement provides $1.68 billion for the Bureau of Reclamation ($115 million above the FY 2019 enacted level) and slightly over $9 billion for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an increase of $208 million over the FY2019 enacted level. We are pleased to report that the legislation contains a number of WateReuse wins, including:

  • $20 million for the Title XVI-WIIN Water Reclamation and Reuse Competitive Grants Program;
  • More than $43 million for Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse “legacy” projects;
  • $20 million for the Bureau of Reclamation’s Desalination and Water Purification Program;
  • First time funding for the Drinking Water Infrastructure Resilience and Sustainability Program ($3 million), Innovative Water Technology Grant Program ($1 million), and Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grants ($28 million); and
  • $6 million for the National Priorities Research Program.

The final funding agreement includes small reductions (relative to FY 2019) to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) Program as well as the Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Programs. At $60 million, the final funding level for WIFIA is higher than the level proposed by the House ($50 million), but lower than the level proposed by the Senate ($70 million). The final agreement includes the Senate’s proposed funding levels for the State Revolving Fund Programs. The House had supported significant funding increases for those programs. For a full breakdown of funding levels, you can download our appropriations chart here.

Congress has been working since March of 2019 to draft and negotiate appropriations legislation for FY 2020; however, because congressional negotiators were unable to come to an agreement before the end of the fiscal year on September 30, they had to instead pass a “continuing resolution” (CR), extending existing funding levels until midnight on December 20.

The WateReuse Association sends our sincere thanks to all of our members who made calls, held meetings, and sent emails to their representatives and senators over the last year, urging their support for key water recycling programs. Your actions played a critical role in securing these important wins!

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Bureau of Reclamation Makes Funding Available for Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects

The Bureau of Reclamation has published a new funding opportunity for sponsors of congressionally authorized Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse projects to request cost-shared funding for the planning, design, and/or construction of those projects. Reclamation expects to select approximately six to ten projects for funding. Applicants must provide a 75% non-federal cost share for the funding requested. The funding opportunity is available at www.grants.gov by searching for funding opportunity number BOR-DO-20-F008. Applications are due on Feb. 19, 2020 at 4 p.m. MST.

This funding opportunity is only open to sponsors of the 53 congressionally authorized Title XVI projects, provided that the Title XVI project has not reached its federal funding ceiling as specified in the Title XVI Act. A separate funding opportunity for Title XVI projects eligible under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act will be released later in the fiscal year.

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Save the Date: Join Us for Water Week 2020 to Advance Water Recycling

Make plans to join the WateReuse Association in Washington, DC for the National Water Policy Fly-In during Water Week 2020, April 26-May 1. Water Week is the only national policy event of the year that draws together water professionals from across the country to advocate for the unique needs of recycled water, drinking water, and clean water utilities. Water Week is an opportunity to advance policy priorities for water utilities, including greater federal investment in water infrastructure, and a celebration of the role utilities play in communities nationwide. WateReuse encourages our members to participate so that we can ensure that recycled water is an integral part of the Water Week message.    

Member Profiles

Welcome New Members!

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Conferences and Events

Call for Abstracts: 2020 WateReuse Symposium

The WateReuse Association invites technical abstract submissions for the 35th Annual WateReuse Symposium, September 13-16, 2020 in the mile-high city of Denver, Colorado. The Annual WateReuse Symposium is the nation’s premier conference on water recycling – attracting water professionals for several days of knowledge-sharing, networking, and fun! The 2020 Symposium is being planned in collaboration with The Water Research Foundation and will include presentations on the latest reuse-related research. Abstracts are due February 18, 2020.

Upcoming Events

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2020 WateReuse California Virtual Conference
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Jun 24 – Jul 31 all-day
2020 WateReuse California Virtual Conference

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.
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Categories: Conferences Featured WateReuse California
Jul
8
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Webcast: COVID-19 Research – Preliminary Findings from Sewershed Research and Implications for Water Reuse
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Jul 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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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

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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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Jul
15
Wed
WateReuse Pacific Northwest Meeting
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Jul 15 all-day
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Jul
16
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Central Valley/Sierra Foothills Chapter Meeting
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Jul 16 all-day
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Jul
17
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Webcast: Reuse for Managing Nutrients and Water Quality
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Jul 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

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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

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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
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9th Annual Water Reuse in Texas Conference: Extending our Water Frontier @ Embassy Suites
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Jul 20 – Jul 21 all-day

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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Jul
22
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Webcast: Protection of Source Waters When Practicing Indirect Potable Reuse – A Collaborative Approach
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Jul 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm

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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

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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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Jul
30
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Section Meeting & Webinar
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Jul 30 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
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Categories: WateReuse Arizona
Jul
31
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Webcast: Reuse in the Pacific Northwest
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Jul 31 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

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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

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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
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Los Angeles Chapter Meeting
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Aug 11 all-day
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June – August 2020 Jun – Aug 2020

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