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Washington Update
Biden Signs Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, House Sends Build Back Better Act to the Senate – Both Packages Include Historic Investments in Water Reuse
Water Reuse Funding Under Consideration as Part of Dec. 3 Appropriations Deadline
EPA Shares Documents with the Science Advisory Board on Public Health Impacts of PFOA and PFOS
50 L Home Coalition Recognizes Reuse as an Important Tool in New White Paper
State Updates and Member Profiles
CA: San Diego Featured for Forward-Thinking Reuse Program
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San Diego is investing in recycling water for drinking water to reduce the strain on imported supplies from Northern California and the Colorado River. The water recycling program, Pure Water San Diego, aims to provide 40% of San Diego’s drinking water by 2035. Read more.
TX: Construction Begins for Morita Water Recycling Plant
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Breakwater Energy Partners broke ground on the Morita Commercial Recycling Facility which will be one of the largest produced water recycling facilities in the Permian Basin. Rather than injecting the produced water, Breakwater will look to deliver recycled water to customers. Read more.
Member Spotlight: San Francisco Publishes Onsite Water Reuse Case Studies
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission published three reports detailing onsite water reuse projects. The reports focus on projects in San Francisco, outside of San Francisco, and projects that are particularly innovative. The case studies were shared through the National Blue Ribbon Commission for Onsite Non-potable Water Systems, which WateReuse administers. Read more.
Member Spotlight: Evoqua Announces Sustainability, Water Reuse Goals
Evoqua Water Technologies, a leading provider of water reuse technologies, set goals to increase its own water recycling such that it exceeds source withdrawals by 2035. To meet these goals, facilities will increase efficiency in their water use and utilize innovative technology to implement additional water recycling. Included in these goals is the target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Read more.
Water Reuse Conferences, Webcasts, and Events
Webcast: Water Reuse in India: State of Practice and New Developments
WateReuse International Reuse Committee
December 8, 2021
7:30 am PT | 10:30 am ET | 9:00 pm IST (90 mins)
India is increasingly embracing water reuse to address water scarcity and water quality challenges. Join our international panel of experts for insight into the state of practice for water reuse and the potential for reuse to reshape water management practices in India. The panelists will discuss drivers, regional challenges, and share case studies from agriculture, industry, and community developments. This international exchange is a unique opportunity share knowledge across borders.
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WateReuse Member Resources and Benefits
Engaging the Public Health Community on Water Reuse? Check out Our Online Resources
Although water reuse is a proven, science-based process that has been used safely in communities around the world for decades, the public is often skeptical when the concept is first introduced into a community. To build acceptance among medical and health professionals, WateReuse has launched the Medical Community Initiative and begun developing resources to support members in engaging with the public health community. Visit our website for videos, articles, and presentations that support engagement with medical professionals. New tools are being developed so check back for updates.
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Job Opportunity from the WateReuse Career Center
Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, East Valley Water District, Highland, California
Apply by Monday, November 29, 2021
WateReuse Member Engagement Opportunities
Interested in Becoming More Involved in WateReuse? Join a Committee!
Join a WateReuse committee to drive industry thought leadership on water reuse-related issues impacting your community or business, access best practices, and network with leaders focused on similar issues. Consider joining for this upcoming committee meeting:
Mark your calendar for an upcoming committee meeting:
- WateReuse Industrial and Commercial Reuse Committee Meeting
December 9, 2021
11 pm PT | 3 pm ET (1 hour)
To join, please email Aliza Furneaux.
Calendar
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11 am PT | 2 pm ET (1 hour)
This webcast is free of charge.
PDHs: 1
This webcast, co-hosted by the U.S. EPA, will present the key outcomes of an expert workshop that sought to understand how the permitting process can better support innovative water resource management solutions, such as water reuse. The webcast will detail five characteristics to support a permitting process that is not a painful hurdle, but rather an opportunity for mutual creativity between regulators, regulated entities, and the engaged public. Webcast participants will learn about how this framework can be applied to their unique circumstances, work being done by EPA and partners, and how innovation can be better facilitated through permitting.
Speakers:
- Justin Mattingly, Water Reuse Program, U.S. EPA
- Michael Kiparsky, University of California, Berkley
- Dave Smith, Water Innovation Services
- Felicia Marcus, Stanford University
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)
Our next meeting will be on August 13th at Hyperion Treatment Plant in Playa Del Rey.
Please RSVP by Friday, August 2nd by filling out the form at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/tkAibX4HnB.
Joint Meeting with Northern California chapter, time and location TBD.
The meeting will be May 17 at Mitchell Park Community Center 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto. The topic is Commissioning, Operations and Compliance perspectives and we will have presentations from:
- Steven Garner, Director of Certification for AWWA Cal-Nevada will be presenting what it takes to get an AWTO Certification for purified systems
- Vincent Gruffat and Brandon Jacka, Engineer and Operations Managers for Natural Systems Utilities (NSU) will be presenting the perspectives from operating Onsite non potable water systems
- Derrick Mansell, Operations Manager of Orange County Water District will be presenting the challenges and lessons learned from operating the world’s largest IPR system