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Washington Update
FY 2020 Appropriations and Budget Update: WateReuse Secures Increased Funding for Water Recycling Programs
State Updates and Member Profiles
Welcome New Members!
The WateReuse Association welcomes the following new members:
- Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District, California
- City of Waconia, Minnesota
California: Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Increase Recycled Water Use by 7.5%
WateReuse Association member the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County used 96.63 million gallons of recycled water per day in fiscal year 2016-2017, a 7.5 percent increase, according to its just released 28th Annual Status Report on Recycled Water Use. The 150-page report describes the water distribution systems, effluent water quality, the recycled water users, and the future goals for the water recycling program. The Sanitation Districts have continuously endeavored to develop local water supplies and reduce the amount of water imported into the region. Read more.
California: Federal Appropriations Bill Includes $4.1 Million to Deliver Recycled Water to North Valley Farmers
Rep. Josh Harder (D-CA) announced that he secured $4.1 million for the North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program in the House Energy and Water Development appropriations bill. The program provides as much as 30,600 acre-feet of water per year for agricultural customers in the Del Puerto Water District (DPWD). The Cities of Turlock and Modesto provide the recycled water to DPWD, which then distributes that water to local farmers. Water supplies have been impacted by drought and pumping restrictions in the area, making it difficult for farmers to access the water they need. Read more.
California: Ironhouse Sanitary District Opens Recycled Water Fill Station
On June 1, the Ironhouse Sanitary District, a WateReuse Association member, kicked off its Residential Recycled Water Fill Station for the 2019 summer season. In operation every summer since 2015, the fill station provides water for lawns, vegetable gardens, car washing, and more. Customers need to bring their own containers, up to 300 gallons, to collect their recycled water to take home and can make as many visits back per day, during open hours, as they wish. Read more.
Association Update
WateReuse Association Presents Webcast on Water Reuse Action Plan
The WateReuse Association hosted a webcast on May 21 on the EPA’s effort to facilitate the development of a National Water Reuse Action Plan that will better integrate federal policy and leverage the expertise of both industry and government to ensure the effective use of the nation’s water resources. EPA officials discussed the process for developing the plan, including outreach and engagement at water sector and energy events and connecting with other federal agencies. To facilitate water sector and member input on the plan, WateReuse hosted two workshops, released a member survey, and will submit a report based on feedback gathered during EPA’s public comment period, which ends July 1. EPA will release a draft of the Water Reuse Action Plan during the 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium, September 8-11, 2019, in San Diego, California.
Conferences and Events
Section Conferences Examine Local Water Recycling Issue
WateReuse Sections hosted successful regional conferences in Boise, Idaho and McAllen, Texas focusing on unique local water recycling issues. WateReuse Texas joined the Water Environment Association of Texas and Texas American Water Works Association to present the 2019 Water Reuse in Texas Conference on May 23–24, with 160 attendees. WateReuse Executive Director Patricia Sinicropi gave a keynote presentation on the future of water reuse and Texas’ role as a reuse pioneer. WateReuse Pacific Northwest, the Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association, and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality presented the 2019 Idaho Reuse & Operators Conference on May 21-23. The Idaho Reuse Conference and the Idaho Operators Conference were combined for the first time this year.
Webcast: Innovative Strategies for Municipal Water Reuse
As the municipal water reuse market experiences unprecedented growth and geographic expansion, where are the best opportunities? Please June us on June 5 at 2 pm to gain insight into the evolving municipal water reuse market, learn how utilities can see a return on their investment in reuse, and get the latest forecasts on how the market is poised to take off on a large scale. Learn More.
Upcoming Events
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)
Our next WateReuse Central Coast chapter meeting will be on Thursday, May 16th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the City of Camarillo North Pleasant Valley Groundwater Desalter. We will follow a hybrid in-person and online format with a presentation and chapter update from 12-1p followed by a site tour of the facility from 1-2p for the in-person folks. The facility transforms unusable brackish groundwater into a local source of high-quality and affordable drinking water while also removing damaging salts from the regional watershed. The treated groundwater can produce up to 3,800 acre-feet per year of potable water. The desalter was just named the Outstanding Water/Wastewater Treatment Project of the Year by ASCE Region 9.
Please RSVP here for in-person or online by May 10th if you plan to join the meeting. Lunch will be provided for those who attend in-person. Due to space constraints, in-person attendance will be limited to the first 20 people who RSVP.
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)