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Washington Update
House Subcommittee Passes FY20 Spending Bill for Water Reuse Investments
Army Corps of Engineers Issues Guidance for Including Water Reuse in Water Management Planning
WateReuse Association Supports the Safe Drinking Water Assistance Act
EPA Releases Draft Study on Managing Oil and Gas Wastewater, Including Reuse
State Updates and Member Profiles
Welcome New Members!
The WateReuse Association welcomes the following new members:
Oklahoma: Norman, Garver Win Award for Water Reuse Facility
WateReuse Association members Norman Utilities Authority (NUA) and Garver received the National Recognition Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies on May 7 for turning an aging wastewater treatment plant into a water recycling facility that provides water for commercial, industrial, and agricultural use. Garver and NUA collaborated on planning, designing, and building the facility. The plant upgrade was the largest capital improvement project in the City of Norman’s history. Read more.
Texas: East Fork Water Reuse Project Provides Education during Wetlands Month
May is American Wetlands Month and a WateReuse Association member, the North Texas Municipal Water District, is using its East Fork water reuse project to educate the public on how wetlands are used to treat water for reuse. Effluent from the East Fork of the Trinity River is pumped into 2,000 acres of man-made wetlands, where plants and sunlight remove sediment, nitrogen, and phosphorous. The water is eventually pumped to Lavon Lake where it becomes a source for drinking water treatment. Read more.
Xylem Brews Rainwater Beer with Manchester City and Heineken Manchester
WateReuse Association member Xylem is collaborating with the City of Manchester, England and Heineken to produce “Raining Champions,” a limited edition beer made with purified rainwater collected from the roof of the soccer stadium. The brew celebrates the end of season for the Premier League’s reigning champions, Manchester City. The rainwater beer is intended to bring awareness to global water challenges, such as scarcity and flooding. Read more.
Conferences and Events
Webcast: A National Water Reuse Action Plan – How Government and the Water Sector are Collaborating to Develop an Integrated Approach
Join the WateReuse Association on May 21 at 2 pm ET as we talk to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about a new effort to leverage the expertise of the water sector and government to develop a Water Reuse Action Plan that ensures the effective use of the nation’s water resources. A draft plan is scheduled for release and public review at the 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium, September 8-11, 2019, in San Diego. What does the Water Reuse Action Plan mean for the water sector and how can you have a voice at the table? Register today to learn more about this unprecedented effort to coordinate an integrated approach to water reuse across the water sector.
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
This will be a virtual-only meeting hosted on Teams. Steve Wait will lead our main presentation which will focus on messaging to support water reuse projects and initiatives during times of above-average precipitation. There may be opportunities to compile resources and create a tool kit that could be utilized by staff to foster better support and messaging to governing bodies and the public.
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)
We hope you can join us for this in-person meeting and tour. Join us for a variety of presentations, a tasty lunch, networking opportunities, and an intriguing tour of the Eurofins Laboratory in Pomona. It’s a perfect blend of insights, connections, and exploration—all in one event!
Please join us for the next Inland Empire WateReuse Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 // 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Eurofins Drinking Water Testing
941 Corporate Center Dr.
Pomona, CA 91768
Agenda to Follow
The National Blue Ribbon Commission for Onsite Non-potable Water Systems (NBRC) is partnering with WateReuse and the U.S. EPA, to host an Onsite Water Reuse Summit in Washington D.C. on April 10 and 11.
The Summit is a free, in-person event taking place over a day and a half. A fantastic line-up of presentations and panel discussions are planned and we hope you can join us!
To view the agenda and additional information, please visit the Eventbrite page. Please only register for the event if you are attending in-person: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/onsite-water-reuse-summit-integration-of-science-policy-and-operation-tickets-815887761257?aff=oddtdtcreator
Once you register, you will receive an email with info on the hotel options.
Add to Calendar
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)