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Don’t Miss the 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium, Register by June 21 for Best Rates

Register for the 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium by June 21 to receive the best rates on the premier conference devoted to water recycling. Join us September 8- 11 in San Diego for a robust program covering innovations in centralized municipal systems, trends in decentralized reuse, and case studies on industry, agriculture, and the expansion of reuse into new geographic regions. Plenary sessions will explore the broader policy and planning issues that will shape the future of water recycling.

Journalist Peter Annin’s keynote presentation, From Water Diversion to Water Reuse: Tackling Scarcity in the 21st Century, will discuss America’s history of diverting water from one watershed to another for human use and the benefits of selecting water recycling instead. EPA Administrator for Water, Dave Ross, will also join us for the rollout of the National Water Reuse Action Plan. The Symposium begins with Sunday tours of local water recycling facilities and includes fun networking events daily.

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Washington Update

House Committee Holds Hearing on Water Recycling Legislation

On Thursday, June 13, the House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife held a hearing on several bills, including the Water Recycling Investment and Improvement Act (HR 1162). HR 1162 is being led by Representative Grace Napolitano (D-CA) along with 26 cosponsors. The bill would increase and extend the authorization for the Bureau of Reclamation’s Title XVI water reclamation and reuse competitive grants program. Numerous witnesses and Members of Congress at the hearing spoke to the importance of water recycling and the Bureau’s Title XVI program in particular. You can view a recording of the hearing on the committee’s website.

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State Updates and Member Profiles

Welcome New Members!

The WateReuse Association welcomes the following new members:

Arizona: New Holding Ponds Expand Recycled Water Uses

The City of Williams recently received a permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality for recycled water holding ponds that will provide a more reliable flow of water to its primary customer, the Elephant Rocks Golf Course. The city has also begun distributing recycled water to Fann Construction for repavement projects. The treatment plant can process 900,000 gallons per day and the holding ponds can hold 13 million gallons, allowing the city to provide recycled water for more uses. Read More.

Florida: Black & Veatch, Brown and Caldwell to Develop Sustainability Blueprint for Winter Haven

WateReuse Association members Black & Veatch and Brown and Caldwell have been selected to develop a water sustainability blueprint for the City of Winter Haven, Florida that incorporates all forms of water, including recycled water. The City Commission adopted a Sustainable Water Management Plan in 2010 that established a long-term approach that recognized how water is connected to Winter Haven’s economic future and quality of life. Read More.

Florida: St. Johns River Sets New District Record for Water Reuse

WateReuse Association member the St. Johns River Water Management District reclaimed a record 218 million gallons of water per day last year, according to its annual report released last week. Across the district, more than 50% of wastewater flows have been reused beneficially since 2010. In addition, total water use in the district was down 7% last year because of water reuse, conservation, and rainfall. Read More.

Association Updates

WateReuse Congratulates New WEF Executive Director, Expands Partnership

The WateReuse Association congratulates the Water Environment Federation (WEF) on its June 7 announcement that it has selected Walter Marlowe, P.E., CAE as its new Executive Director effective September 9. Although WateReuse and WEF have a long history of working together, the two organizations executed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in March to facilitate greater collaboration with a goal of expanding water reuse research, education, funding, and understanding of best practices.

“We are excited to welcome Walter Marlowe to WEF. He brings a wealth of executive management experience that will be beneficial to the water sector and we look forward to a continuing our partnership under his leadership,’’ said WateReuse Executive Director Patricia Sinicropi.

Marlowe is currently the Executive Director of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and was previously the Executive Director of the Construction Specifications Institute and the Executive Director of the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers. Under our recent MOU, WateReuse and WEF will partner more closely on the Annual WateReuse Symposium, publications, advocacy, public engagement, and other special projects.

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USGBC Seeks Volunteers for LEED Committees, Including Water Efficiency

The US Green Building Council (USGBC) is accepting applications for professionals with expertise in building and community operation and design to serve on LEED Committees, including the Water Efficiency Technical Advisory Group (WE TAG). WE TAG recommends solutions to rating system development and maintenance questions for high volume water users, utility owners and operators, decentralized water systems, and related issues. The deadline for submissions is August 30, 2019. Buildings frequently receive LEED credits for onsite water recycling systems. California Urban Water Agencies and WateReuse are engaging with WE TAG on options for buildings that use municipally treated recycled water to receive LEED credits as well.

Conferences and Events

Webcast: Removing Barriers to Direct Potable Reuse

The number of direct potable reuse (DPR) projects in operation or in development in the United States is growing. Where is DPR moving forward and why? On July 10, join nationally recognized water experts to hear their perspectives on recent scientific, technical, and policy developments in DPR. Learn how the water sector in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, and Texas is proactively collaborating with policymakers to advance the discussion on DPR and remove barriers to implementation. The regulatory frameworks created in these states are changing the national discussion about water supply management and establishing models that can be used elsewhere. Register now.

Upcoming Events

Sep

Thu

Webcast: Membranes 101 – The Basics and Beyond

Tickets

Sep 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Presented in partnership with WateReuse Pacific Northwest, this webcast will discuss how membranes are used in water, wastewater and reuse applications and review typical operational tasks. Webcast 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pacific Fee: Members: Free; Others: $49 PDHs: 1 Register Now! How are membranes used in water recycling and what are the typical operational tasks? Learn how membranes can be used alone, or in conjunction with complementary technologies, to remove a broad range of contaminants from water. This range of capabilities has contributed to the widespread use of membranes to treat water, wastewater, and recycled water. The presentation will explain the types of membranes and their uses, review proper maintenance, and provide viewers with insight into this popular treatment technology. Please join us to learn about:

Micro and ultrafiltration membranes, used to remove particles as small as viruses by size exclusion;
Nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes, capable of removing dissolved salts and organic compounds; and
Proper maintenance of membranes and membrane systems necessary to maximize system capacity, water quality, and life span.

Presenter

Daniel A. Hugaboom, P.E. Carollo Engineers Dan is Carollo Engineer’s Chief MF/UF Membrane Technologist. In this role, he directs technical aspects of the company’s low-pressure membrane filtration based projects. Dan also serves as President of the Northwest Membrane Operator’s Association and serves on the Board of Directors for the American Membrane Technology Association.

Oct

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Webcast: Enhanced Source Control for Direct Potable Reuse

Tickets

Oct 2 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Presented in partnership with the National Water Research Institute, this webcast will offer insight into the nature of enhanced source control and discuss how some communities are optimizing their source control programs to support potable reuse.

Webcast
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pacific
Fee: Members: Free; Others: $49
PDHs: 1

Register Now!

What are the best source control strategies when developing a potable reuse project? As more communities turn to potable reuse to expand water supplies, the goals of source control programs have broadened to include producing water that meets drinking water regulations. Join three uniquely qualified experts to gain insight into the nature of enhanced source control and to learn how some communities are optimizing their source control programs to support potable reuse. The presentation will provide valuable guidance for utilities and regulatory agencies considering enhanced source control to protect the quality of wastewater that is entering the treatment system.

Presenters

Linda Shadler is head of the Industrial Waste Section of the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. The Industrial Waste Section manages 950 Significant Industrial Users, making it one of the largest pretreatment programs in the United States.

Ellen McDonald is Chief Technical Officer and Water Planning Practice Leader at Plummer in Fort Worth, Texas, where she works on water resource planning, water reuse, water quality modeling, and water and wastewater system modeling and planning

Tyler Nading works on potable reuse projects and source control investigations, and was a technical advisor and engineering consultant on the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow at the Hampton Roads Sanitation District in Virginia Beach, Virginia.