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March 18, 2019

Washington Update

Bureau of Reclamation Announces $35 Million for Water Recycling Projects

The Bureau of Reclamation published a $35 million funding opportunity for the sponsors of congressionally authorized Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse projects to request cost-shared funding for the planning, design, and/or construction of those projects. The funding opportunity is available at www.grants.gov by searching for funding opportunity number BOR-DO-19-F007. Applications are due on April 22, 2019.

This funding opportunity is only open to sponsors of the 53 congressional authorized Title XVI projects, provided that the Title XVI Project has not reached its federal funding ceiling as specified in the Title XVI Act. A separate funding opportunity for Title XVI projects eligible under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (Title XVI WINN) will be released later in the fiscal year.

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Join Us in Washington, DC for the National Water Policy Fly-In, Register Today

Register for the National Water Policy Fly-In, April 3-4, in Washington, DC. The National Water Policy Fly-In is the anchor event of Water Week 2019 and brings together the nation’s water sector to speak with one voice to Congress and the Administration. The agenda includes a plenary session on U.S. EPA Water Priorities and federal agency roundtables at the Hyatt Regency Washington, as well as congressional office visits. With a new Congress in place, your attendance and engagement are more critical than ever. WateReuse urges members to join us in Washington DC to ensure that the water reuse message is an integral part of the Water Week message. A webcast recorded March 14 provides tips to help you prepare for your visit.

Building upon the momentum of major advocacy wins in 2018— including the bipartisan passage of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act that incorporated key provisions beneficial to water recycling —and the significant potential for congressional focus on infrastructure during the next session, it is crucial that policymakers hear directly from you about the specific challenges to your utility and community. Now is the time to redouble our efforts to press for the water sector’s main priorities, and educate policymakers even more about the benefits of water reuse.

Water Week 2019 will communicate the direct value of water for economic development, job creation, public health and a sustainable environment. Make your plans to participate in this special week, and join us as we elevate water as a powerful national priority!

Contact WateReuse Policy Director Greg Fogel with questions about Water Week and the National Water Policy Fly-In.

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New Legislation Would Extend Term for NPDES Permits

On Thursday, March 14, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) introduced H.R. 1764, a bill to extend the maximum term for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits issued under the federal Clean Water Act from 5 to 10 years, to better reflect the construction schedules for public agencies. The bill is cosponsored by Congressmen Ken Calvert (R-CA) and Rob Woodall (R-GA). WateReuse recently joined with other water sector groups to deliver a letter of support for the legislation.

Modern wastewater treatment often involves substantial investment of capital with construction terms that stretch out beyond the existing five-year permit term horizon. The authority to extend NPDES permit terms up to a fixed period of ten years would better reflect today’s clean water infrastructure reality by enhancing the planning and efficiency of facility permitting, giving agencies the necessary time to comply with existing regulatory requirements prior to the imposition of new mandates, and allowing states to direct more resources to stormwater, nonpoint and watershed-based solutions.

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State Updates and Member Profiles

Welcome New Members!

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Association Update

Missed a Recent WateReuse Webcast? Watch the Recording

The WateReuse Association and its partners presented three webcasts last week on topics ranging from industrial reuse opportunities and seawater desalination to preparation for the National Water Policy Fly-In on April 3-4 in Washington, DC. To watch a recorded webcast, select an event below:

Conferences and Events

Save the Date: 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium in San Diego, California

Mark your calendar for the 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium is in San Diego, California on September 8-11, 2019. This year’s theme is “Collaborate to Innovate.” We will showcase recycled water collaborations among utilities, farmers, and industry; regulators working together at both the state and federal level; sustainability; public/private partnerships; and, for the first time, the latest in reuse research led by the Water Research Foundation. Learn More.

Bureau of Reclamation Stakeholder Meeting to Include Recycled Water Funding Discussion

The Department of Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation will host an interactive stakeholder’s workshop, April 16-17, at the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood, Colorado. In addition to sharing what Reclamation and DOI are doing with programs such as the Title XVI water reuse program, the hosts will seek input on how they can improve their program. To learn more and RSVP for the event, click here.

Conference Examines Mission Oriented Communications at Utilities

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) will host 2019 Strategic Communications: H2O, June 3-4 in Cleveland, Ohio to help clean water utilities create proactive communications platforms. Participants will share expert strategies, action plans and peer-to-peer solutions to improve your platform and reap the benefits of becoming part of the nationwide network of clean water communicators. Learn More.

Upcoming Events

Jul

Sun

Georgia Association of Water Professionals Annual Conference & Expo @ Savannah Convention Center

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Jul 14 – Jul 17 all-day

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.

Categories: Conferences

Jul

Wed

Webcast: Integrating Management of Sensor Data for a Real Time Decision Making and Response System

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Jul 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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

Register Now!

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

Categories: Featured Webcasts

Jul

Sun

Arizona Water Reuse Symposium @ Little America Hotel in Flagstaff

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Jul 28 – Jul 30 all-day

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.

View Symposium Program

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:

BOOK HOTEL HERE

For any questions about sponsorship, please contact Jeff Biggs at jeff.biggs@tucsonaz.gov

Categories: Conferences WateReuse Arizona

Aug

Fri

WR California Board Meeting – Kennedy/Jenks @ Rancho Cordova and Irvine Office

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Aug 9 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

WR California Board Meeting

– Aug 9 – 9:30 AM ~ 12:00 PM (Friday)
– Video hosted by Kennedy/Jenks
Rancho Cordova and Irvine Office

Categories: WateReuse California

Aug

Fri

Northern California Chapter Meeting @ Peninsula

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Aug 23 all-day

Topic: Decentralized Reuse

Categories: Northern California WateReuse California

Aug

Mon

Orange County 10th Anniversary Celebration @ Downtown Anaheim Community Center

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Aug 26 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

10th Anniversary Celebration of the Orange County Chapter of WateReuse bringing together all Southern California WateReuse Chapters

About this Event

10:00am-11:00am: OPTIONAL Tour of Anaheim’s Water Recycling Demonstration Facility

11:00am-3:00pm: Luncheon

RSVP

Categories: Orange County Chapter WateReuse California

Sep

Sun

34th Annual WateReuse Symposium @ Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina

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Sep 8 @ 8:00 am – Sep 11 @ 12:00 pm

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.