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May 6, 2019

Nominations for the Annual WateReuse Awards for Excellence Due Today

Now is the time to get recognition for your water recycling program, creative collaborations, innovative technology, or to salute a colleague that that is demonstrating leadership in advancing water reuse. Submit a nomination for the Annual WateReuse Awards for Excellence by Monday, May 6 to be considered for the most prestigious award in the water reuse sector. The WateReuse Association’s annual awards program recognizes innovations and leadership that advance greater adoption of water reuse. Winners will be honored at the 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium, September 8-11, 2019 in San Diego, CA. Submit your nomination today.

34th Annual WateReuse Symposium Features Robust Program, Register by June 21 for Best Rates

Don’t miss the 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium, taking place September 8- 11, 2019 at the Marriott Marquis in San Diego, California. This year’s Symposium showcases creative collaborations that lead to innovation and provides the most comprehensive education on water recycling that you will find anywhere, from innovations in centralized municipal systems to creative onsite treatment, case studies in industry and agriculture, and the rapid expansion of reuse into wet climates. Register by June 21 to take advantage of early bird discounts.

Washington Update

President Trump Talks Infrastructure with Democratic Leaders

Bureau of Reclamation Announces $32 Million for Reuse and Desalination Projects

EPA to Host Information Session for WIFIA Loans to Support Water Reuse Projects

State Updates and Member Profiles

Welcome New Members!

The WateReuse Association welcomes the following new members:

California: Governor Newsom Directs State Agencies to Prepare Water Resilience Portfolio

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order last week directing state agencies to prepare a water resilience portfolio for California. Water recycling is a key component of water resilience planning for California utilities. The order directs the secretaries of the California Natural Resources Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Food and Agriculture to identify and assess a suite of complementary actions to ensure safe and resilient water supplies, flood protection and healthy waterways for the state’s communities, economy and environment. Read More.

California: Orange County Receives International Mercury Award for Campaign to Bottle Purified Water

WateReuse Association members Orange County Water District and the Orange County Sanitation District received the silver award in the International Mercury Awards competition for their Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) Bottle Water campaign. Orange County uses bottled purified water to promote acceptance of potable reuse. With an expansion of GWRS underway, the county expects to deliver purified water to approximately one million people by 2023. Read More.

New Mexico: Live Demonstration Zero Liquid Discharge – Brine Reduction

WateReuse Association member Pacific States Water will host live demonstrations of its vacuum membrane distillation technology May 7 -31 at the Bureau of Reclamation Brackish Groundwater Desalination Research Facility in Alamogordo. The zero liquid discharge process reduces the amount of brine that utilities must dispose of during membrane treatment processes. A 53-foot trailer will be used to demonstrate various treatment scenarios. Learn 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: Bioanalytical Screening Tools for Recycled Water – An Emerging Technology to Assess Complex Mixtures in Aquatic Environments

What’s the next big thing in monitoring recycled water quality? Please join us May 15 at 2 p.m. eastern to learn how In vitro cell-based assays have shown promise as bioscreening tools to assess environmental mixtures and prioritize sites requiring further investigations. These assays are designed to respond to groups of chemicals. As such, they offer an integrative approach to complement conventional chemical and toxicity testing. Learn More.

Register for the 8th Annual Water Reuse in Texas Conference

WateReuse Texas, Water Environment Association of Texas, and Texas American Water Works Association will host the 8th Annual Water Reuse in Texas Conference, May 23-24, in McAllen, Texas. The program will present the latest on operations, financing, planning, and water quality. Pat Sinicropi, Executive Director of WateReuse Association, will provide a keynote discussion on the future of water reuse, Texas’ role as a reuse pioneer, and EPA’s upcoming Water Reuse Action Plan. Learn More.

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

Mar
29
Wed
Potable Reuse Committee Meeting
Mar 29 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Apr
11
Tue
WRCA Los Angeles Chapter Meeting
Apr 11 all-day
Apr
12
Wed
2023 WRTX Annual Membership Meeting @ George R Brown Convention Center
Apr 12 @ 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm

After the membership meeting ends (around 6:15 pm), we will gather folks interested in reuse at Truck Yard Houston for a Reuse Happy Hour co-hosted with the WEAT Reuse Committee.

Truck Yard Houston is a 3-minute walk from the convention center at 2118 Lamar St. Houston, TX 77003.

If you have trouble finding us that evening, please call 832 619-9496.

Apr
18
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Apr 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Apr
20
Thu
WRCA Central Valley/Sierra Foothills Chapter Meeting @ virtual
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Orange County Chapter Meeting @ South Coast Water District
Apr 20 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
May
2
Tue
2023 WateReuse Colorado Conference @ SEEC Building, University of Colorado Boulder
May 2 @ 7:30 am – 6:00 pm

Colorado’s Challenging Water Future: Where are we with Water Reuse?

Join us at the 2023 WateReuse Colorado Conference on May 2 2023! The conference will bring together water reuse professionals to share the latest research, innovation, and experiences to address the growing need for water recycling in Colorado and across the country. WRCO is pleased to conduct this event in collaboration with CU Boulder. Make plans to attend the conference for learning, networking, and engaging in discussions with the experts of reuse community, while enjoying the view of beautiful Boulder Flatirons!

Event Info

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May
12
Fri
Board of Trustees Meeting
May 12 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Please contact Jennifer West for details

May
16
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
May 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Jun
9
Fri
Meeting of the Board of Directors – Second Quarter 2023
Jun 9 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Friday, June 9, 2023

11:00 am to 2:00 pm ET (Remote)

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