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Washington Update
Bi-Partisan Drought Legislation Includes $100 Million for Water Reuse
Public Comment Period Ends July 1 for Comments on EPA’s Draft Water Reuse Action Plan
State Updates and Member Profiles
Welcome New Members!
The WateReuse Association welcomes the following new members:
Arizona: Tucson Water to Use Recycled Water to Revitalize Santa Cruz River
WateReuse Association member Tucson Water will begin this week releasing 2.8 million gallons of recycled water daily to improve conditions in the Santa Cruz River. This added water will bring perennial flow to a section of the river, fostering native vegetation and wildlife along with new recreational and economic opportunities. The project uses existing infrastructure to bring recycled water to the river for in-channel aquifer recharge and riparian habitat expansion. Read More.
California: Montecito Sanitary District’s Water Reuse Pilot Project to Start Soon
WateReuse Association member Montecito Sanitary District will soon begin operating a recycled water pilot project to test technology for its new reuse program. The pilot program will use a pulse-fed reverse osmosis system and may provide water for a neighboring cemetery. Once built, the full-scale facility will provide water for irrigation and groundwater recharge. Read more.
Texas: Austin Water to Meet with Stakeholders to Advance On-Site Reuse
WateReuse Association member Austin Water is hosting an informational workshop on June 25 for architects, building engineers, and developers to encourage on-site water reuse. Workshop attendees will learn about local and national initiatives that demonstrate how these projects can be implemented. Austin Water staff will also seek comments on new ordinance concepts to require developments over 250,000 square feet to use alternative and onsite waters to meet indoor and outdoor non-potable demands. Read More.
WateReuse Members Recognized for Advancing Water Reuse Research
WateReuse Association members San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), and Tampa Bay Water received the Water Research Foundation’s Outstanding Subscriber Awards for their involvement in water reuse research. SFPUC was recognized for its contributions to innovative research on on-site reuse and potable reuse. SNWA’s research and development team mentors post-doctoral students and collaborates with other utilities on water reuse research. Tampa Bay Water was honored for its water supply diversification, which includes desalination. Read more.
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.
Executive Director, Members Share Water Reuse Success Stories in Berlin
On June 19, WateReuse Association Executive Director Patricia Sinicropi participated in a panel discussion on innovative U.S. water reuse projects at the 12th IWA International Conference on Water Reclamation and Reuse. In her remarks, Sinicropi highlighted the Hampton Roads Sanitation District’s SWIFT program, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s Living Machine, and the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center water reuse pipeline project. The panel also included members Eva Steinle-Darling of Carollo Engineers, Mark Poling of Clean Water Services, and Melissa Meeker of Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources. Justin Mattingly, a research manager with the Water Research Foundation, moderated the session.
Upcoming Events
Georgia Association of Water Professionals Annual Conference & Expo
The Annual Conference & Expo is targeted towards everyone in and around the State of Georgia involved in water and/or wastewater which includes, but is not limited to, Utility Directors, Operators, City/State/County Government Officials, Manufacturers Representatives, Consultants and Engineers. Learn more.
Presented in partnership with the Water Research Foundation, this webcast presents the results of a recently released research project that developed a Decision Support System to help utilities take appropriate real-time actions based on anomalies and events at critical control points.
Webcast
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Eastern; 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Pacific
Fee: WateReuse Members and WRF Subscribers: Free; Others: $49
PDHs: 1
As more communities develop potable reuse projects that add purified water directly to drinking water distribution systems, real-time monitoring of systems is more important than ever. Join us on July 24 at 2 pm ET to learn about a new Water Research Foundation research project (Reuse 14-01) that developed a Decision Support Tool to help utility operators and managers take appropriate real-time actions based on anomalies and events at critical control points. The research identified available online sensor technologies that have potential for direct potable reuse (DPR) and conducted risk analysis to determine the necessary sensor platforms and sensitivity required to ensure compliance, safety and identify process anomalies. The Decision Support Tool aggregates information from the group of detectors into an easy to use dashboard for operators. This webcast will include information on sensors, an overview of the Decision Support Tool, and a discussion of how utilities can benefit from this approach. While the research focused on DPR, the concepts developed can be applied to many drinking water, water reclamation, or recycled water facilities or systems.
Presenters
- Jeff Neemann, Client Director, Black & Veatch
- Jay DeCarolis, Process Engineer, Black & Veatch
- Ian Pepper, Professor, University of Arizona
- Minkyu Park, Assistant Research Professor, University of Arizona
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The 2019 Arizona Water Reuse Symposium co-hosted by WateReuse Arizona and AZ Water Association will be held July 28 – 30, 2019 at Little America Hotel in Flagstaff, Arizona. We will kick off the event with our welcome reception and 4th Annual Purple Water Balloon Battle on Sunday evening. Our Monday evening dinner will return to Hart Prairie Lodge at Snow Bowl and this year, attendees have the option to take a Sunset chair lift ride up and down before dinner.
2019 WateReuse Arizona Awards
The 2019 WateReuse Arizona Awards will be presented during the Arizona Water Reuse Symposium.
Deadline to nominate: June 14, 2019
WateReuse Arizona will present awards in the following categories:
1. Project of the Year
2. Program of the Year
3. Person of the Year
AWARD NOMINATION INFO HERE
Accommodations
Little America Hotel Flagstaff
2515 East Butler Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 779-7900
A block of rooms has been set aside for symposium attendees through July 7th. The room rate of $145 per night will be honored thereafter for symposium attendees, but only based on availability of rooms. Ask for group sales and mention “Water Reuse Symposium” to receive the discounted rate, or use this link:
For any questions about sponsorship, please contact Jeff Biggs at jeff.biggs@tucsonaz.gov
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WR California Board Meeting
– Aug 9 – 9:30 AM ~ 12:00 PM (Friday)
– Video hosted by Kennedy/Jenks
Rancho Cordova and Irvine Office
Topic: Decentralized Reuse
The 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium is your one stop for all things water reuse. Whether you are new to reuse or an experienced veteran, a robust collection of concurrent sessions covering key policy, technology, operational, and research issues allows you to customize a unique Symposium experience. Plenary sessions explore the broader policy and planning issues that will shape the future.
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October 25, 2019 – Section Meeting, Topic & Speaker TBA
- Webinar: Status of California’s Advanced Water Treatment (AWT) Operator Certification Program
– Erin Mackey, Brown and Caldwell