National Water Reuse Action Plan Quarterly Update Highlights WateReuse Symposium
Date: November 02, 2020
The U.S. EPA spotlighted activity at the 35th Annual WateReuse Virtual Symposium in the newly released Water Reuse Action Plan...
Date: March 18, 2020
The application period is open for the Utility of the Future Today recognition program, which seeks to honor water resource recovery facilities for community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients.
The Utility of the Future Today concept is being promoted as water systems transform operations through innovation and technology. The Utility of the Future is a model for utilities of all sizes to achieve more efficient operations, enhanced productivity, and long-term sustainability. Since the program launched in 2016, 118 utilities have been recognized with the honor.
The Utility of the Future activity areas focus on the key building blocks of this transformation:
Public and private water sector utilities of all sizes that can demonstrate achievement of the application requirements are encouraged to apply by May 29 at 5 p.m. EDT. Applicants must have no major permit violations in the year prior to the submission date of their applications.
Honorees will be notified during the summer and formally recognized during an awards ceremony at WEFTEC 2020—the Water Environment Federation’s 93rd annual technical exhibition and conference—this October in New Orleans.
Since the Utility of the Future concept was introduced in 2013, many utilities have successfully implemented new and creative programs to address local wastewater technical and community challenges. The recognition program was launched in 2016 by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Environment Federation (WEF), The Water Research Foundation (WRF), and the WateReuse Association —with input from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
To learn more, visit the Utility of the Future Recognition Program website.
National Water Reuse Action Plan Quarterly Update Highlights WateReuse Symposium
Date: November 02, 2020
The U.S. EPA spotlighted activity at the 35th Annual WateReuse Virtual Symposium in the newly released Water Reuse Action Plan...
Future of Water Infrastructure and Innovation Summit Focuses on Water Reuse
Date: October 31, 2020
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) hosted a summit on October 27-28 focused on the Future of Water Infrastructure and...
Executive Order Formalizes Water Subcabinet, Directs Coordination on Water Reuse
Date: October 16, 2020
President Donald Trump signed an executive order, “Modernizing America’s Water Resource Management and Water Infrastructure,” to facilitate federal coordination on...
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Virginia State Law, Treatment and Standards for Reclaimed Water | Virginia Virginia State Law
Virginia State Law, Minimum Standard Requirements for Reuses of Reclaimed Water | Virginia Virginia State Law
Use of Reclaimed Water (Texas Administrative Code §30.1.210) | Texas Administrative Code
30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 210- Use of Reclaimed Water | Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
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2015 South Carolina Plumbing Code- Chapter 13 Nonpotable Water Systems | South Carolina Plumbing Code
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3701-29-17 Gray water recycling systems and alternative toilets. | Ohio Administrative Code
North Dakota Water Commission, North Dakota State Policy/Procedure for Transfer and Reuse of Wastewater | North Dakota Water Commission
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Advancing Safe and Sustainable Water Reuse in Minnesota -2018 Report of the Interagency Workgroup of Water Reuse | Minnesota Department of Health
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