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May 28, 2018

Washington Update

Stormwater Capture and Reuse Proposal Advances as House and Senate Committees Unanimously Pass WRDA Legislation

Senate WRDA Package Includes WaterSense Authorization Proposal

Senate Subcommittee Supports Level Funding for Title XVI

WateReuse Joins Comment Letter Opposing Federal Permitting

 

State Updates and Member Profiles

Welcome New Members!

The WateReuse Association welcomes the following new members:

California: UCLA Study Makes Economic Case for Recycled Water in Los Angeles

A UCLA study published May 21 used hydroeconomic modelling to show that Los Angeles, which currently imports about 60 percent of its water, would save money by increasing its investment in local sources such as recycled water, stormwater capture, and groundwater. The study demonstrates that local water supplies are economically competitive. Determining a pathway to 100 percent local water is part of UCLA’s Sustainable LA Grand Challenge, which uses research to inform public policy and individual conservation. Read More.

California: Dublin San Ramon and Zone 7 Study Potable Reuse

WateReuse Association members Dublin San Ramon Services District and Zone 7 Water Agency are advancing a potable reuse project with the support of a study conducted by Carollo Engineers. The project would add purified water into a groundwater basin or a reservoir, increasing the local water supply by 9-17 percent. The area is dependent on the State Water Project for about 80 percent of its water. Learn More.

 

Association News

2018 Awards for Excellence in Water Reuse: Nominations Due June 27

The WateReuse Association is accepting nominations for the 2018 Awards for Excellence in Water Reuse through Wednesday, June 27. The WateReuse Awards for Excellence celebrate communities, businesses, public-private partnerships, non-profit organizations and individuals that are making significant contributions toward advancing the adoption of water reuse in their community or elsewhere. The award categories have been modernized to showcase and celebrate the wide range of innovative ways in which water reuse is being deployed across the country, and the individuals and organizations leading these efforts. Learn More.

Applications Due May 30 for Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program

There is still time to apply for recognition under the Utility of the Future Today program. The recognition celebrates the achievements of forward-thinking, innovative water utilities that are providing resilient value-added service to communities, particularly in community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients. The deadline to apply for recognition this year is May 30. The recognition program is a partnership of WateReuse, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), and The Water Research Foundation (WRF), with input from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Learn More.

 

Conferences and Events

Register for the 33rd Annual WateReuse Symposium

Webcast: Developing Regulations that Grow and Support Water Reuse: The Regulator Perspective

States are taking the lead in developing regulations to support implementation and growth of water reuse. Please join us on Wednesday, June 13 at 2 p.m. EDT to learn about the latest regulatory developments in four states across the country at varying stages — from states with a long history of water reuse to states in the early stages of assessing reuse needs and strategy. Regulators from California, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Minnesota will discuss the latest developments in their states. Learn More.

 Upcoming Events

Apr
10
Wed
Onsite Water Reuse Summit
Apr 10 – Apr 11 all-day

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.

Sep
15
Sun
2024 WateReuse California Conference
Sep 15 – Sep 17 all-day
2024 WateReuse California Conference

2024 WateReuse California Conference
Garden Grove, CA
September 15-17, 2024

 

The WateReuse California Annual Conference welcomes over 700 water professionals for three days of networking, technical sessions, and panels on the most pressing water reuse issues in the state. The conference includes the Annual California Reuse Awards of Excellence ceremony and much more.

Nov
19
Tue
2024 Industrial & Commercial Water Reuse Conference
Nov 19 2024 – Nov 21 2025 all-day

2024 Industrial & Commercial Water Reuse Conference

The Road to Water Positivity

Hyatt Regency | Indian Wells, CA | November 19-21, 2024

Mar
8
Sun
41st Annual WateReuse Symposium @ InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown
Mar 8 – Mar 11 all-day

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