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December 3, 2018

 

Washington Update

Climate Assessment Details Water Quality and Supply Challenges

USDA Invests in Innovative Management of California Water Supply

 

State Updates and Member Profiles

Arizona: State Supreme Court Rules Ski Resort Can Continue to Use Recycled Water

An Arizona resort can keep making snow from recycled water after the state’s Supreme Court ruled November 29 that a nearby tribe’s environmental concerns do not rise above those of the general public. The lawsuit brought by the Hopi Tribe against WateReuse Association member the City of Flagstaff and the Arizona Snowbowl Resort argued that the artificial snow made for skiers and snowboarders is a public nuisance that contaminates natural resources central to the tribe’s culture and religion. The court rejected the tribe’s claims of a “special injury” different from those of a hiker or environmental group that also has an interest in keeping the area pristine. Read More.

California: Las Gallinas Hires New General Manager

WateReuse Association member the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District hired Mike Prinz as its general manager effective November 26. Prinz previously served as Deputy Director of the Santa Rosa Water Department managing Santa Rosa’s Regional Water Reuse System, one of the largest recycled water facilities in northern California. Las Gallinas serves 32,000 customers in the northern San Rafael area and manages approximately 105 miles of collection lines. Read More.

California: San Diego Receives $614 million WIFIA Loan for Pure Water Project

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a $614 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to WateReuse Association member the City of San Diego on November 27 to help finance its Pure Water project. With EPA’s WIFIA loan, the City of San Diego will construct a new advanced facility to produce 30 million of gallons per day of high-quality drinking water. This additional drinking water supply will save the city money through reduced imported water costs, will benefit the environment through reduced discharges into the ocean, and will provide a reliable, sustainable, water supply for future generations. Read More.

California: WateReuse California Opens Online Store

WateReuse California has just launched an online store for all of your swag needs! The mission is to help members spread their WateReuse pride by providing an opportunity to purchase apparel. All pieces will be embroidered with the WateReuse California Logo. Please note that this is a store for members to purchase WateReuse Apparel, and is not a fundraiser for WateReuse. To provide enough time for members to place orders and receive their apparel prior to the WateReuse California Conference in March 2019, the store will be open now through Saturday February 9, 2019. Once the store closes all orders will be processed and shipped within 3 weeks. If you have any questions about the store or ordering process, please see the contact information in the online store. Check out the WateReuse California Store here and place your order!

Florida: Wetlands Project Receives Excellence Award

WateReuse Association members Jacobs Engineering, Pasco County Utilities, and Southwest Florida Water Management District were recently awarded the Water Environment Federation 2018 Project Excellence Award for the Central Pasco County Beneficial Water Reuse Project, the 4G Wetlands. The 4G Wetlands consist of a 176-acre groundwater recharge wetland system, the largest human-made system of its kind in the world, constructed on uplands pastures. The system is sized to receive five million gallons of reclaimed water per day to passively recharge the surficial and Upper Floridan aquifers, while protecting water quality. Read More.

Texas: El Paso’s Advanced Water Purification Program Profiled on CNN

As part of an investigation into the impacts of climate change on the Rio Grande, CNN correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta visited WateReuse Association member El Paso Water to explore how the agency’s 30 year commitment to developing a diverse and resilient water supply has helped the community withstand the impacts of climate change. With the help of conservation, the world’s largest inland desalination plant, and water reuse, El Paso has created a water supply that has been resilient to cycles of increasing temperatures and drought. The CNN report profiled El Paso’s advance water purification program and included an on camera taste test of the water. Read More.

 

Association News

WateReuse Association Executive Director Discusses All Things Reuse on Water Values Podcast

WateReuse Association Executive Director Patricia Sinicropi Joined The Water Values Podcast for a deep dive into the current state of water reuse. Sinicropi identified current geographic hotbeds in the U.S. for water reuse, discussed the impact of recently passed legislation, and provided her forecast for water reuse in the future. Listen Now.

 

Conferences and Events

Webcast: Using Onsite Water Recycling Systems to Transform Water Management

Please join us on December 11 at 2 p.m. ET to learn how established metropolitan areas such as San Francisco and Denver are incorporating onsite non-potable water systems to diversify their water supply portfolios and transform the way water is managed in buildings. The presenters will discuss specific legislative and regulatory changes that have removed barriers to onsite water recycling, as well as national efforts to build consensus on water quality standards and permitting approaches. Register Now!

Webcast: National Advocacy Opportunities for Water Reuse – An Insider Guide to the 116th Congress

What is the status of key federal legislation with potentially large consequences for water reuse? On January 16 at 2 p.m. ET, Washington insiders will discuss what to expect in the new Congress and share insight on how you can position your utility or company to have a voice at the table. In a divided Congress, Members will have to work to find common ground. One perennial favorite bipartisan issue, which may find traction, is infrastructure legislation. Register Now!

Call for Abstract for 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium Released this Week

The Call for Abstracts for the 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium, September 8 – 11, 2019 in San Diego, CA, will be released this week. This year’s theme is “Collaborate to Innovate.” The program 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. The Annual WateReuse Symposium is the nation’s premier conference on water recycling. The event attracts more than 500 water professionals from around the nation. Visit the WateReuse website for the latest information.

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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