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Not to be Missed — Reaching New Heights in Water Reuse: 2020 Annual WateReuse Symposium, Submit Your Ideas 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 is inviting 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
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House Democrats Renew Infrastructure Push Including Investments in Water Recycling
WateReuse Delivers Support Letter for New Water Recycling Legislation
EPA Gears Up for Release of National Water Reuse Action Plan
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is on track to release the National Water Reuse Action Plan (WRAP) on February 27. The WRAP is a blueprint for advancing the adoption of water recycling as a tool for water resources management across the country. We anticipate that the WRAP will include an ambitious set of nearly three dozen actions that will be led by a diverse range of actors, from industry to government agencies to academia. WateReuse has been working closely with EPA, our members, and our partners to guide the development of the WRAP, and we look forward to its release in the coming weeks.
Be an Advocate for Reuse: Join Us for National Water Policy Fly-In
Make plans to join the WateReuse Association in Washington, DC April 27-28 for the National Water Policy Fly-In during Water Week 2020. Presented jointly by WateReuse, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies, the Water Environment Federation, and the Water Research Foundation, the Fly-In includes networking, education, and Capitol Hill visits to advocate on behalf of water utilities. Water Week is an opportunity to advance policy priorities, 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. Register today to reserve your space.
State Updates and Member Profiles
Welcome New Members!
The WateReuse Association welcomes the following new members:
- City of Santa Monica (California)
- Fairfax County (Virginia)
- Fauquier County Water and Sanitation Authority (Virginia)
- ISG
California: New Water Recycling Projects to Reduce Seawater Intrusion
WateReuse Association member utilities along California’s coast are intensifying their efforts to reduce the invasion of seawater into groundwater supplies by injecting millions of gallons of recycled water underground. The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, Soquel Creek Water District, City of Santa Cruz, and Monterey One Water are among the agencies that are implementing new projects that treat resources such as wastewater, stormwater, food industry processing water, and agricultural runoff and inject substantial amounts into aquifers. The additional groundwater will both enhance potable water supplies and help prevent saltwater from seeping further into coastal California’s massive subterranean reservoirs. Read More.
Georgia: Richmond Hill Secures Financing for Water Reuse, Prepares for Business Growth
The City of Richmond Hill secured a $3 million loan from the Georgia Environmental Financing Authority to complete phase 2 of a new water recycling program that will provide water for manufacturing processes and irrigation. The loan will help finance the installation of water main, sewer force main, and water reuse main infrastructure. Crews have been busy installing new pipes so the area around the new interchange will be ready for potential future businesses. Read More.
Texas: Section President Eva Steinle-Darling Discusses Potable Reuse
WateReuse Texas President Eva Steinle-Darling of Carollo Engineers shared her insight on technology trends for addressing contaminants of concern and pathogens in potable water reuse applications during a recent interview on WaterWorld’s The Drop. Steinle-Darling discussed the proactive approach the water sector takes in potable reuse and how it pays dividends when a new class of contaminants makes waves in the water industry. Watch the Interview.
WateReuse Communications Tools and Resources
Profiles in Reuse: Flyer Explains Safety and Reliability of Potable Reuse
The WateReuse Association released a new flyer, Profiles in Reuse: Potable Reuse, which members can use to inform ratepayers, elected officials, and other stakeholders about the safety and reliability of using purified water as part of the drinking water supply. The flyer also supports WateReuse’s Medical Community Initiative, which seeks to build support for potable reuse among medical and public health officials. This flyer is the first in a series of Profiles in Reuse that will serve as resources for member communication on water recycling. Download Flyer.
Conferences and Events
Webcast: Developing Regulatory Frameworks for Potable Reuse
Join us on February 5 to learn about recent efforts in Colorado and Florida that are paving the way for potable reuse. WateReuse Colorado sponsored the formation of an Independent Advisory Expert Panel to develop regulatory guidelines, while WateReuse Florida brought together a diverse group of water professionals and end users to participate in a consensus based effort to identify and address technical, regulatory, and implementation barriers. Learn about the approach taken in each state, the specific recommendations included in the framework documents, and the next steps in the regulatory processes. Register Today!
Submit an Abstract for the 35th Annual WateReuse Symposium
The WateReuse Association is inviting 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. Abstracts are due February 18, 2020.
Upcoming Events
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Event Schedule:
- 1:30pm-2:00pm – Welcoming Remarks: David Gadis, Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, DC Water (invited)
- 2:00pm-3:15pm – Panel: Centralized Municipal Water Recycling
- Hampton Roads Sanitation District, VA
- Upper Occoquan Service Authority, VA
- Howard County, MD
- City of Westminster, MD
- Loudoun County, VA
- 3:15pm-3:30pm – Break
- 3:30pm-4:30pm – Panel: Decentralized/Onsite/Stormwater Capture and Reuse
- Fairfax County, VA
- AlexRenew, VA
- 4:30pm-4:45pm – Closing Remarks
- 4:45pm-6:00pm – Happy Hour Networking & Reception on the DC Water HQO Rooftop
Agenda will be shared via email closer to the meeting date.
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)
Joint Meeting with Northern California chapter, time and location TBD.
The meeting will be May 17 at Mitchell Park Community Center 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto. The topic is Commissioning, Operations and Compliance perspectives and we will have presentations from:
- Steven Garner, Director of Certification for AWWA Cal-Nevada will be presenting what it takes to get an AWTO Certification for purified systems
- Vincent Gruffat and Brandon Jacka, Engineer and Operations Managers for Natural Systems Utilities (NSU) will be presenting the perspectives from operating Onsite non potable water systems
- Derrick Mansell, Operations Manager of Orange County Water District will be presenting the challenges and lessons learned from operating the world’s largest IPR system