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June 11, 2018

 

Just Announced: Astronaut Captain Scott Kelly to Deliver Keynote at 33rd Annual WateReuse Symposium

 

Washington Update

House Passes Bi-annual Water Resources Development Bill

House Committee Approves FY19 Spending Levels for EPA

House Passes FY19 Appropriations Legislation Funding Title XVI

 

State Updates and Member Profiles

Welcome New Members!

The WateReuse Association welcomes the following new members:

California: Water Bond to Provide $100 Million for Recycled Water

California: Recycled Water Pipelines Helps Farmers, Migratory Birds

A year after the start of construction on a $90 million regional recycled water project, recycled water from WateReuse Association member the City of Modesto is helping farmers survive drought and creating new wetlands for migratory birds. The North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program provides a new source of water for agricultural customers in the Del Puerto Water District, whose supplies have been severely impacted by drought and environmental restrictions on pumping from the Delta. Read More.

Colorado: Lieutenant Governor Signs Bill Allowing Reclaimed Water Use on Industrial Hemp

At the direction of Gov. John Hickenlooper, Lt. Gov. Donna Lynne signed legislation on Wednesday, June 6 that will allow reclaimed water to be used for industrial hemp cultivation. Colorado has had a busy water reuse legislative session. Bills allowing reclaimed water use for toilet flushing and food irrigation became law in late April. Read More.

 

Association News

2018 Awards for Excellence in Water Reuse: Nominations Due June 27

The WateReuse Association is accepting nominations for the 2018 Awards for Excellence in Water Reuse through Wednesday, June 27. The WateReuse Awards for Excellence celebrate communities, businesses, public-private partnerships, non-profit organizations and individuals that are making significant contributions toward advancing the adoption of water reuse in their community or elsewhere. The award categories have been modernized to showcase and celebrate the wide range of innovative ways in which water reuse is being deployed across the country, and the individuals and organizations leading these efforts. Learn More.

 

Conferences and Events

Webcast: Developing Regulations that Grow and Support Water Reuse: The Regulator Perspective

States are taking the lead in developing regulations to support implementation and growth of water reuse. Please join us on Wednesday, June 13 at 2 p.m. EDT to learn about the latest regulatory developments in four states across the country at varying stages — from states with a long history of water reuse to states in the early stages of assessing reuse needs and strategy. Regulators from California, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Minnesota will discuss the latest developments in their states. Learn More.

Visit the WateReuse Association at ACE 2018 in Las Vegas

Attendees of the American Water Works Association’s Annual Convention and Exposition at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas are invited to visit booth 16093 to say hello to WateReuse staff. The exposition will be held June 12-14.

 Upcoming Events

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.

Sep
15
Sun
2024 WateReuse California Conference
Sep 15 – Sep 17 all-day
2024 WateReuse California Conference

2024 WateReuse California Conference
Garden Grove, CA
September 15-17, 2024

 

The WateReuse California Annual Conference welcomes over 700 water professionals for three days of networking, technical sessions, and panels on the most pressing water reuse issues in the state. The conference includes the Annual California Reuse Awards of Excellence ceremony and much more.

Nov
19
Tue
2024 Industrial & Commercial Water Reuse Conference
Nov 19 2024 – Nov 21 2025 all-day

2024 Industrial & Commercial Water Reuse Conference

The Road to Water Positivity

Hyatt Regency | Indian Wells, CA | November 19-21, 2024

Mar
8
Sun
41st Annual WateReuse Symposium @ InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
Mar 8 – Mar 11 all-day

 

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