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December 9, 2019

Call for Abstracts: 2020 WateReuse Symposium

Do you have expertise in water reuse? 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.

Washington Update

One Week Left to Comment on Draft National Water Reuse Action Plan

FY 2020 Appropriations Cycle Coming to an End?

The current funding extension, known as a Continuing Resolution (CR), expires at midnight on December 20. This means that Congress must pass new appropriations legislation—either a full package of new funding levels, or another CR—by that time to avoid a government shutdown. In recent days, top House and Senate negotiators reached agreement on how to divide spending across the twelve appropriations subcommittees. This paves the way for final negotiations on specific programmatic spending levels, including for key water recycling programs. However, Congress has not yet decided whether and to what extent to fund the border wall, an issue which once again threatens to derail the appropriations process.

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

Make plans to join the WateReuse Association in Washington, DC on April 28-29, 2020 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. It is not only an opportunity to advance policy priorities for the water utilities, including greater federal investment in water infrastructure, but also to celebrate the role these 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.

U.S. EPA Considers Regulating Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Massachusetts District Court Supports EPA’s Clean Water Act Interpretation

State Updates and Member Profiles

California: Orange County to Launch PFAS Pilot Program for Recycled Water

WateReuse Association member the Orange County Water District (OCWD) announced the launch of a pilot program to determine the best treatment methods for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). OCWD has selected Jacobs, Evoqua Water Technologies, and Carollo, all WateReuse members, to design, implement, and evaluate the program. The lab testing will run on OCWD’s pilot test well water supply and on and OCWD’s nine retail water agencies well water sources. Read More.

California: Paso Robles Completes New Recycled Water Plant

WateReuse member the City of Paso Robles celebrated the completion of a new tertiary treatment facility that will provide water to irrigate public areas such as city parks and golf courses. Another WateReuse member, Black & Veatch, designed the project. The facility produces Title 22-compliant recycled water for beneficial reuse. Read More.

Natural Systems Utilities Expands Onsite Reuse Business

WateReuse Association member Natural Systems Utilities (NSU) announced last week that it has acquired Acqualogic/Kanso (Kanso), which currently manages 28 onsite water and wastewater systems in the San Francisco Bay area. NSU’s previous work in the region includes an onsite water reuse system for Microsoft, which is nearing completing. NSU now operates over 270 onsite, community systems across 10 states.  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

Webcast: Integrating Onsite Water Reuse with Centralized Treatment Systems

Can onsite water reuse systems be successfully integrated with a community’s centralized treatment system? Please join us December 19 to learn about successes and lessons learned in communities that encourage onsite water reuse. You will also learn about model legislation and a soon-to-be-released training manual developed by the National Blue Ribbon Commission for Onsite Non-potable Water Systems to advance more widespread adoption of onsite non-potable water systems. Register Now!

Upcoming Events

Apr
11
Tue
WRCA Los Angeles Chapter Meeting
Apr 11 all-day
Apr
12
Wed
2023 WRTX Annual Membership Meeting @ George R Brown Convention Center
Apr 12 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

After the membership meeting ends (around 6:15 pm), we will gather folks interested in reuse at Truck Yard Houston for a Reuse Happy Hour co-hosted with the WEAT Reuse Committee.

Truck Yard Houston is a 3-minute walk from the convention center at 2118 Lamar St. Houston, TX 77003.

If you have trouble finding us that evening, please call 832 619-9496.

Apr
18
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Apr 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Apr
20
Thu
WRCA Central Valley/Sierra Foothills Chapter Meeting @ virtual
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Orange County Chapter Meeting @ South Coast Water District
Apr 20 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Apr
27
Thu
Reuse to Good Use – Florida WateReuse Annual Summit @ UF Straughn Center
Apr 27 @ 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Tour of UF Cogeneration Facility & Technical Presentations. Lunch Provided.

UF Cogeneration Tour: 8am–10am
Technical Sessions: 10:30am–4:30pm

May
2
Tue
2023 WateReuse Colorado Conference @ SEEC Building, University of Colorado Boulder
May 2 @ 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Colorado’s Challenging Water Future: Where are we with Water Reuse?

Join us at the 2023 WateReuse Colorado Conference on May 2 2023! The conference will bring together water reuse professionals to share the latest research, innovation, and experiences to address the growing need for water recycling in Colorado and across the country. WRCO is pleased to conduct this event in collaboration with CU Boulder. Make plans to attend the conference for learning, networking, and engaging in discussions with the experts of reuse community, while enjoying the view of beautiful Boulder Flatirons!

Event Info

Register Now

May
12
Fri
Board of Trustees Meeting
May 12 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Please contact Jennifer West for details

May
16
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
May 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Jun
9
Fri
Meeting of the Board of Directors – Second Quarter 2023
Jun 9 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Friday, June 9, 2023

11:00 am to 2:00 pm ET (Remote)

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