March 4, 2019
Washington Update
EPA Announces Development of Water Reuse Action Plan, Draft Plan to be Released at Annual WateReuse Symposium
Join Us in Washington, DC for the National Water Policy Fly-In, Register Today
House Hearings Focus on Water Supply Reliability and Climate Change, Key Drivers for Water Reuse
WateReuse Joins Water Sector in Urging Funding for Federal Research Funds to Advance Water Recycling
State Updates and Member Profiles
Welcome New Members!
The WateReuse Association welcomes the following new members:
- National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA)
- Warner and Associates
Maryland: Baltimore Receives WIFIA Loan for Upgrades and Repairs
WateReuse Association member the City of Baltimore is the seventh recipient of a loan under the U.S. EPA’s Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program. The City of Baltimore’s $202 million loan will complete a program of 14 projects to repair, rehabilitate, and replace existing wastewater conveyances, update treatment plants, and manage stormwater. The City expects to save up to $40 million by financing the project with a WIFIA loan. Read More.
Hazen and Sawyer Publishes Overview of Groundwater Recharge in the US
WateReuse Association member Hazen and Sawyer published an article, Water Reuse for Groundwater Augmentation: State of the Industry, that discusses drivers, treatment technologies, regulatory challenges, and regional differences that impact potable reuse. The article provides historical context and discusses specific projects around the country to provide a broad overview of the state of the industry. Read More.
Association Update
WateReuse Executive Director Participates on Water Reuse and Desalination Policy Panels
WateReuse Association Executive Director participated on two policy panels last week, offering the association’s expertise on advocacy issues related to water reuse and desalination. On February 27, Sinicropi presented on policies that support water reuse at the Resource Revolution of Water Reuse workshop in San Francisco sponsored by the Wharton Initiative for Global Environmental Leadership and Suez Water Technologies and Solutions. On March 1, Sinicropi offered her perspective on federal direction in desalination policy development, legislation, research and project funding during the 2019 Salinity Summit in Las Vegas.
WateReuse and Members Participate in Membrane Technology Conference
The WateReuse Association exhibited at the 2019 Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition, February 25-28 in New Orleans, and partnered with the American Membrane Technology Association and American Water Works Association in promoting the event. WateReuse Board members Bart Weiss of the Hillsborough Public Utilities Department and Paul Steinbrecher of JEA presented on potable reuse and more than two dozen WateReuse members shared the podium, presented posters, showed off their wares at the exposition, and sponsored the conference. WateReuse staff Greg Fogel, Policy Director, and Erin DiMenna, Membership Director, met with members and informed conference attendees about our powerful coalition of utilities, businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies.
Conferences and Events
Webcast: What are the Best Opportunities for Industrial Water Reuse?
Please join us on March 13 at 2 pm eastern to learn which industries are investing in water reuse and in what ways. Learn about new data from Bluefield Research that will reveal reuse strategies for key industries, drivers for investment in reuse, the best geographic opportunities for industrial reuse, how industries are collaborating with municipalities, and more. Register Now!
Webcast: Advancing the Seawater Desalination Knowledge Base
Please join us on March 14 at 3 p.m. eastern to learn about the latest advancements in seawater desalination via reverse osmosis. Presented in partnership with The Water Research Foundation, this webcast will discuss two recent studies that explore advancements in seawater desalination from pretreatment to integration of desalinated water into water systems. Register Now!
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.
Upcoming Events
This presentation will span municipal and industrial drivers for the use of reclaimed water at data centers, and how those shared drivers lend themselves to unique cost share/funding opportunities. Water quality considerations will be discussed, including those that determine reclaimed water compatibility for data center use and those that determine return flow compatibility with municipal systems. Lastly, recommendations will be shared for the achievement of long-term, mutually beneficial water reuse relationships.
Presenters:
Ken Horner, PE – Senior Associate – Industrial Water | Corporate Lead for Data Centers, Hazen and Sawyer
Stephanie Ishii, PhD, PE – Director of Integrated Resource Technologies, Hazen and Sawyer
Moderator: Tiffani Kavalec.
REGISTER HERE
Agenda will be provided via email as we get closer to the meeting date.
Join us for the Los Angeles and Orange County WateReuse Summit on October 8, 2024, from 11 am to 3 pm at the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific, Pacific Visions Auditorium.
🌟 Event Title: “Ripple Effect: Recycle, Recharge, Repeat!”
Save the Date – LA & OC WateReuse Summit
🗣️ Highlights:
- Expert panel discussion
- Presentations by local reuse leaders
- Networking opportunities
- Complimentary parking and lunch
Don’t miss this chance to engage with water reuse professionals and learn about reuse projects and innovations in greater Los Angeles and Orange County.
And also, do not miss the opportunity to sponsor the summit! Respond by August 23, 2024, to secure:
· Speaking sponsor slots (only 3 remaining) – $1000
o 20-minute presentation at the summit on a water reuse topic
o Company/agency logo on event flyer, handouts, and intro slides
· Non-speaking sponsor – $500
o Company/agency logo on event flyer, handouts, and intro slides
Connect with Alex Waite (alex.waite@santamonica.gov) or any LA & OC chapter board member for more information.
Stay tuned for more details! 📩 #LA&OCWateReuseSummit2024
Time and location TBD.
Agenda will be provided via email as the meeting date gets closer.