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November 12, 2018

 

Washington Update

Election Update: Democrats to Chair Key House Committees in Next Congress

Interior Secretary Zinke Proposes Reorganization, including Bureau of Reclamation

EPA Recognizes WateReuse Association Members for Excellence and Innovation in Clean Water Infrastructure

 

State Updates and Member Profiles

California: Governor Cites Orange County’s Innovation and Efficient Water Use in TV Interview

Governor Gavin Newsom cited WateReuse Association member the Orange County Water District’s groundwater replenishment system as an example of the type of innovation needed to combat the state’s water challenges during an interview on Hulu’s I love You, America. In a comical exchange, host Sarah Silverman challenged the governor on the use of the term “Toilet to Tap” and the two engaged in a discussion of better ways to describe purified water. The clip was widely shared on social media.

California: East Valley Breaks Ground on State-of-the Art Treatment Facility

WateReuse Association member the East Valley Water District recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the Sterling Natural Resource Center, a state-of-the-art treatment facility in Highland, about 65 miles east of Los Angeles. The $150 million facility will be capable of treating up to 10 million gallons a day and will recharge the local groundwater basin. The center will also offer education and training, community space, neighborhood improvements, and new habitat for the Santa Ana Sucker fish. Read More.

 

Association Update

WateReuse Sees Growing Interest on East Coast

 

Research Update

CDC to Study Antibiotic Resistance in Recycled Water

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently awarded a contract to study antibiotic resistance in recycled water to Amy Pruden, a professor in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. Pruden’s team will examine a range of markers of antibiotic resistance through local water reclamation facilities treating water for reuse purposes. The researchers will track a range of antibiotic resistant pathogens of concern and identify which water treatment and disinfection processes are most effective for their removal. They also plan to examine the potential for new strains of resistant bacteria to evolve during wastewater treatment through the use of advanced next generation DNA sequencing. Read More.

 

Conferences and Events

Webcast: Learn about the New Recycled Water User Network

Are you interested in recognizing recycled water customers as community water stewards or strengthening your marketing to potential new customers? Please join us for a webcast on Thursday, November 15 at 2 pm EST to learn about a new resource for WateReuse members and a new membership program for industrial and commercial users of recycled water called the Recycled Water User Network™. The network provides a member-only platform for users of recycled water, including customers of water utilities and organizations that recycle water onsite, and is designed to be a resource for members of the WateReuse Association to market and provide support to current and potential customers of recycled water, while building public acceptance of recycled water in your community. The network provides businesses, governments and nonprofits that use recycled water the opportunity to receive a green designation, Water StarTM and to access information and resources on recycled water.  Members of the network would also receive access to the Association’s membership benefits, including access to monthly webcasts, weekly newsletter, and discounts on conference registration fees. To learn more about how your utility can take advantage of the Recycled Water User Network, register today for the webcast.

Webcast: Reducing the Cost of Concentrate Disposal: Using a Novel Hybrid NF-RO to Enhance Sodium Chloride Removal

Concentrate disposal is a major cost for desalting operations, and for many water-recycling applications only partial desalting is needed, often targeting sodium chloride specifically. Please join us on Wednesday, November 14 at 2 p.m. EST to learn about a pilot study that was conducted to demonstrate the viability of a two-pass system, combining an NF pass with a second RO pass and blending the NF concentrate with the RO permeate. Findings indicate that sodium chloride can be preferentially removed from the recycled water, chemical and power consumption can be reduced when operated at system recoveries comparable to typical RO systems, and much higher recoveries are achievable with modest increases in power and chemical usage. Register Now!

Save the Date – 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium

Marriot Marquis San Diego Marina, San Diego, California
September 8 – 11, 2019

The 34th Annual WateReuse Symposium is in San Diego, California September 8-11, 2019. This year’s theme is “Collaborate to Innovate.” We will showcase recycled water collaborations among utilities, farmers, and industry; regulators working together at both the state and federal level; sustainability; public/private partnerships; and, for the first time, the latest in reuse research led by the Water Research Foundation. The Annual WateReuse Symposium is the nation’s premier conference on water recycling. The event attracts more than 500 water professionals from around the nation.

Upcoming Events

Jul
18
Fri
Central Coast Chapter Officer’s Meeting
Jul 18 all-day
Jul
20
Sun
Arizona Water Reuse 2025 Symposium @ High Country Conference Center, Flagstaff
Jul 20 – Jul 22 all-day

The annual Arizona Water Reuse Symposium, hosted by WateReuse Arizona and the AZ Water Association, brings together industry leaders for education, conversation, and networking in Flagstaff, Arizona.  Learn more and register today.

Jul
22
Tue
WRAZ Section Meeting
Jul 22 all-day
Aug
5
Tue
Water Finance Conference @ Skysong Innovation Center
Aug 5 – Aug 6 all-day
Water Finance Conference @ Skysong Innovation Center

 

Join WateReuse at the Water Finance Conference: covering a range of topics exclusively on water and wastewater utility finance and features notable experts in the water industry as speakers and panelists. The two-day educational seminar is aimed at reaching executive-level utility professionals, including managers, directors, CEOs, CFOs, municipal advisors and consultants involved in the fields of water, wastewater and stormwater.

Learn more and register: https://wfc.waterfm.com/

Aug
15
Fri
WRCA Legislative & Regulatory Committee
Aug 15 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

This meeting will be held virtually.

Aug
19
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Aug 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Aug
21
Thu
Orange County Chapter Meeting
Aug 21 all-day
Aug
25
Mon
27th IOA World Congress @ Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park
Aug 25 – Aug 29 all-day

The International Ozone Association’s World Congress is an international conference and exposition showcasing leading edge technologies and in-depth information for municipal drinking water, wastewater, water reuse, industrial process, and medical applications with focus on Ozone and AOP technology and application.

The World Congress is being hosted in-person by the IOA’s Pan American Group (IOA-PAG) for the first time since 2017.

Early Bird Rate Deadline: June 30, 2025.

Learn More and Register

Aug
28
Thu
Central Coast Chapter Meeting
Aug 28 all-day

Chapter Meeting: Agenda and Details TBD

Sep
5
Fri
WRCA Legislative & Regulatory Committee
Sep 5 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

This meeting will be held virtually.

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