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February 17, 2020

One Day Left — Reaching New Heights in Water Reuse: 2020 Annual WateReuse Symposium, Submit Your Abstracts Today

Do you have knowledge to share on water recycling? Examples of successful water recycling projects? Critical research discoveries related to the science of reuse? If you do, the WateReuse Association  invites you to submit a technical abstract 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 from across the country for four 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

Be an Advocate for Reuse: Join Us for National Water Policy Fly-In

President’s FY 2021 Budget Request Slashes Water Reuse Funding

EPA Announces $2.7 Billion for Water Infrastructure, Including Water Recycling

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $2.7 billion for State Revolving Funds (SRFs). This funding assists states, tribes and territories with water infrastructure, including water recycling projects. In 2020, EPA is providing approximately $1.6 billion in new federal grant funding for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and more than $1.07 billion in new federal grant funding for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). These funds can also be combined with EPA’s WIFIA loans to create a powerful, innovative financing solution for major water reuse projects.

State Updates and Member Profiles

Welcome New Member!

The WateReuse Association welcomes the following new member:

California: Otay Water District Appoints Jose Martinez as New General Manager

The Otay Water District Board of Directors announced that it has appointed Assistant Chief of Water Operations Jose Martinez as the new general manager. Martinez has more than 18 years of management and leadership experience in private and public organizations. He managed and designed construction projects for SAIC, Incorporated for five years, from 2007 to 2012, prior to working at Otay Water. Read More.

Idaho: Nampa Receives 10-Year Permit to Use Recycled Water

Last week, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued a water reuse permit to the city of Nampa for irrigation and industrial uses. The 10-year permit is the first of its kind issued to a city in Idaho. Nampa discharges approximately 11 million gallons of treated water into Indian Creek every day. Implementing a recycled water program creates a clear path forward for the city to achieve NPDES permit compliance five years ahead of the 2031 deadline. Read More.

Oklahoma: Garver to Study Feasibility of Indirect Potable Reuse for the City of Norman

Lake Thunderbird, the primary source of drinking water for Norman and two surrounding cities, could become a drought-resilient water supply following a pilot study led by WateReuse Association member Garver. The project, which is funding by a Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse grant from the Bureau of Reclamation, will determine if indirect potable reuse is feasible at the lake. The pilot study will begin later this year and will be completed in 2022. Read More.

Oregon: Clean Water Services Uses Beer to Promote Purified Water

WateReuse Association member Clean Water Services will provide purified water to eight breweries to make beer for the Oregon Brewers Festival in July. The utility developed a mobile Pure Water Wagon to showcase water purification technology at events like this one. The beer serves as an entertaining way to have a conversation with the public about the technology behind creating safe and sustainable water supplies. Read more.

Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable Releases Guidelines for Water Reuse

Last week, the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable released Context-Based Decision Guide for Water Reuse and Recycling, a guidance report to accelerate internal conversations and decisions at the regional and facility level with regards to investments in water recycling. The report discusses why transitioning beyond reduction in water use is important and frames decision-making in the context of local watershed conditions around a particular facility. The document also provides tips for accelerating conversations on water recycling within companies and with other water stakeholders. Download Report.

WateReuse Communications Tools and Resources

Need to Illustrate the Value of Water Reuse Investment? Use Our Flyer and Infographic

Utilities must make a compelling case to ratepayers, policymakers, and other stakeholders that investment in water recycling is the right decision. Use our flyer and infographic to illustrate that Investment in water reuse builds communities that are modern, sustainable and stable—ready for families to flourish and businesses to grow. The infographic highlights examples of recycled water from coast to coast and documents the value they bring.

Conferences and Events

Member Registration to Open March 26 for the 35th Annual WateReuse Symposium

Learn about the dramatic expansion of water recycling throughout the United States and stay up-to-date on the latest water reuse technology, research, and policy approaches at the 35th Annual WateReuse Symposium, September 13-16, 2020, in Denver, Colorado. Organized around the theme Reaching New Heights in Water Reuse, the 2020 Symposium will feature a comprehensive technical program, plenary sessions that provide perspective on the future of water reuse, and an exciting keynote presentation by Peter Kageyama, author of For the Love of Cities. Following last year’s sellout Symposium, WateReuse is offering an exclusive, member only registration period beginning March 26. Mark your calendar today so that you can reserve your space at the 35thh Annual WateReuse Symposium.

Webcast: National Water Reuse Action Plan: Collaboration and Implementation

Join us March 4 for an inside look at the national Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP), an effort to foster greater consideration of water reuse facilitated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in partnership with other governmental and non-governmental water sector organizations. Staff from EPA will describe the plan, its genesis, and the all-important implementation phase. Register today to learn how you can stay engaged and collaborate on advancing water reuse as part of an integrated water resources management approach. Register Now!

Upcoming Events

Dec
1
Fri
WRCA NorCal Chapter Meeting @ Valley Water
Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The WRCA NorCal Chapter December Meeting will be hosted by Valley Water in their Board room at 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose CA 95118

The meeting will be from 9 am to 12 pm, with a hybrid option and a following tour of Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center.

View agenda for more details.

Dec
5
Tue
WRCA Los Angeles Chapter Meeting @ Santa Monica
Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Santa Monica Institute Meeting Room

330 Olympic Drive

Santa Monica, CA 90401

  • Lunch will begin at 11:00 a.m. Thank you to our lunch sponsor, Woodard & Curran.
  • The formal meeting will begin at 11:30 a.m. Parking is available in the Civic Center Parking Structure above the meeting room.
  • A tour of the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project (SWIP) will follow the formal meeting, starting at 1:15 p.m. Please wear closed-toed shoes.
  • There will also be an option to participate in the meeting virtually. A Zoom meeting registration link will be sent out with the agenda about one week prior.
  • Whether you plan to attend in person or via Zoom, please RSVP by Friday, December 1st by filling out the form at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/6B7UknVNmz. Please indicate if you plan on joining for lunch, the formal meeting, and/or the tour, so that we may get an accurate count. This meeting will have a capacity limit of 50 people.
Dec
7
Thu
San Diego Chapter Meeting @ San Diego County Water Authority in Kearny Mesa
Dec 7 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Save the date for our December chapter meeting!

Please save the date for our last chapter meeting of the year on Thursday, December 7 at 3 p.m. This meeting will be held in person at the San Diego County Water Authority in Kearny Mesa, followed by a happy hour at Khan’s Cave

The meeting will include a presentation from Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District on their recycled water project, 2024 officer elections, regulatory updates, and more! We look forward to seeing you all there.

 

Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information coming soon.

Dec
8
Fri
Meeting of the Board of Directors – Fourth Quarter 2023
Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Friday, December 8, 2023

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

Dec
12
Tue
Orange County Chapter Meeting @ Virtual
Dec 12 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Dec
13
Wed
WateReuse Florida December Board Meeting
Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Dec
14
Thu
WateReuse Webcast: Carbon Based Advanced Treatment for Water Reuse. Sponsored by Hazen & Sawyer
Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
WateReuse Webcast: Carbon Based Advanced Treatment for Water Reuse. Sponsored by Hazen & Sawyer

11 am PT | 2 pm ET (1 hour)
WateReuse Members: Free; Others: $49
PDHs: 1

Register Now!

With water supply limitations driven by factors such as population growth, urbanization, and climate change, along with more stringent regulatory requirements for wastewater discharges, direct or indirect potable reuse is becoming increasingly essential to address water resiliency issues. Carbon Based Advanced Treatment (CBAT) has increasingly been adopted as a treatment solution to treat municipal effluent to provide a safe, reliable augmentation of drinking water supplies.

CBAT involves the use of biologically activated carbon (BAC) usually with ozone, followed by granular activated carbon (GAC) to achieve advanced treatment of water. It may also include flocculation/sedimentation and UV disinfection. Join a panel of experts to explore the various combinations of this process, and get updates on key case studies using CBAT for potable reuse.

Moderator:

TBD

Speakers:

  • Andrew Newbold, Principal Engineer, Hazen & Sawyer
  • Gaya Ram Mohan, PhD, PE, Environmental Engineer, Hazen & Sayer
  • Erik Rosenfeldt, PhD, PE, National Drinking Water Practice Leader, Hazen & Sawyer
Inland Empire Chapter Meeting
Dec 14 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

We will hold an inperson meeting at Western Municipal Water District.

 

Please RSVP HERE for this meeting by Thursday, December 7th

Dec
15
Fri
Arizona Water Reuse 2024 Symposium – Call for Abstracts Deadline
Dec 15 all-day
Dec
19
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Dec 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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