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November 19, 2018

 

Washington Update

WateReuse Association Urges Lame Duck Action on Western Water Investment Programs

WateReuse Association Joins Water Sector in Urging Passage of Legislation to Fund Water Research

The WateReuse Association signed onto a joint water sector letter sent to House and Senate appropriation chairs November 13 in support of swift action to pass the FY2019 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations bill upon returning into session, which includes $4.1 million for the National Priorities Water Research Grant program. This program is one of the few federal programs that sponsors extramural research to address the most pressing needs of the water sector, including water recycling research sponsored by the Water Research Foundation. Although Congress has supported funding for the program since 2012, funding of this grant program would be less certain under a Continuing Resolution.

 

State Updates and Member Profiles

Welcome New Member!

The WateReuse Association welcomes the following new members:

California: Water Board Set to Revise CWSRF Policy

On November 28, the California State Water Board will revise the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Policy to help manage the extreme demand the program has experienced in recent years. The CWSRF is a major source of funding for recycled water projects in California. One of the significant changes contained in the draft CWSRF Policy is replacing a Project List with the “Fundable List.” The primary purpose of the Fundable List is to identify potentially eligible projects the Water Board intends to finance during a particular state fiscal year. Only the projects listed on the Fundable List would be eligible to receive financing. WateReuse California submitted comments to the Water Board and will testify at the hearing. WRCA has also asked the Water Board to request additional bond financing to help fund the huge backlog of recycled water projects.

Maryland: Water Reuse Initiative Aims to Increase Reuse; Update Regulations

Although water reuse is not new to Maryland, the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) is a year into a water reuse initiative intended to raise awareness, improve business certainty with clear reuse guidelines, offer financial and technical resources, and incorporate water reuse into long range planning for Chesapeake Bay restoration and Maryland’s statewide water supply plan. Maryland currently recycles water for non-food crop irrigation, golf course irrigation, power plant cooing, and data center cooling. As part of this initiative, MDE is exploring ways to remove barriers to increasing the volume of reuse and expanding the types of reuse. Learn More.

New Mexico: EPA, New Mexico Release Draft White Paper on Water Reuse in the Oil and Gas Sector

The State of New Mexico and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a draft white paper that addresses state and federal regulatory management of produced water, along with opportunities to treat and reuse the water to help alleviate water scarcity issues across the state. New Mexico is the third largest oil producing state in the United States and is seeking ways to reuse the water that is produced during oil and gas extraction and the EPA has a goal of promoting wastewater as a resource. The final white paper is scheduled for release at the end of 2018. Learn More.

 

Association Update

Webcast Introduces Recycled Water User Network

 

Conference and Events

Webcast: Using Onsite Water Recycling Systems to Transform Water Management

Please join us on December 11 at 2 p.m. ET to learn how communities such as San Francisco and Denver are incorporating onsite non-potable water systems to diversify their water supply portfolios and transform the way water is managed in buildings. Increased interest in sustainable resource management has resulted in the adoption of a diverse array of water recycling and reuse techniques that maximize valuable water supplies to meet the challenging water demands of the 21st century.

Paula Kehoe, the Director of Water Resources at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, will present on San Francisco’s innovative Non-potable Water Program. Established in 2012, San Francisco’s Non-potable Water Program allows for the collection, treatment, and use of alternate water sources for non-potable uses in buildings, and provides a streamlined permitting program for onsite water systems. In addition, she will present on the recent work of the National Blue Ribbon Commission for Onsite Non-potable Water Systems, a group of public utilities and health agencies building consensus on water quality standards and permitting approaches, to help municipalities build local permitting programs for onsite water systems.

Brian Good, Chief Administrative Officer of Denver Water, will present on upcoming regulatory changes and remaining challenges for onsite water recycling in Colorado. He will also present on two of Denver Water’s projects that are moving forward with design and construction guided by a One Water approach to water management. Register Now!

Upcoming Events

Nov
13
Thu
Water Recycling: Past, Present, and Future Through the Eyes of the Nation’s First Potable Reuse Project to Use Surface Water Augmentation
Nov 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Water Recycling: Past, Present, and Future Through the Eyes of the Nation’s First Potable Reuse Project to Use Surface Water Augmentation

10:00 am EST | 7:00 am PST (1 hour)
WateReuse Members: Free; Others: $55
PDHs: 1

Register Now!

Join WateReuse Ohio to learn about Upper Occoquan Service Authority’s water recycling history & journey.

Upper Occoquan Service Authority (UOSA) is a regional water recycling facility that protects public health and the environment as trusted stewards of our most precious resource – water. They have a long track record and will discuss their story along with how they are facing new challenges, such as emerging contaminants (PFAS), changes to influent load from water conservation, and changes to treatment targets.

UOSA was formed on March 3, 1971 by concurrent resolution of the governing bodies of Fairfax and Prince William Counties and the Towns (now Cities) of Manassas and Manassas Park. UOSA’s product water flows via Bull Run to the Occoquan Reservoir, one of two major water supply sources for Virginia residents served by Fairfax Water. Fairfax Water serves nearly two million people in Fairfax County, the City of Alexandria, and portions of Prince William County and Loudoun County.

Moderator:    
  • Jessica Langdon, Assistant Policy Director, Ohio EPA
Presenter:    
  • Brian Steglitz, Chief Executive Officer, Upper Occoquan Service Authority
Implementation of Florida’s Potable Reuse Rules: Case Studies in Permitting
Nov 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Register Now!

Implementation of Florida’s Potable Reuse Rules: Case Studies in Permitting

In February of this year, after much engagement, coordination, and collaboration between the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and industry/utility representatives,
Florida became the third state in the US to adopt statewide rules for both direct and indirect
potable reuse.

Join us for an in-depth discussion as we examine two case studies for potable reuse projects
that were permitted under the new rule. Hear representatives from JEA and Palm Beach County
discuss the permitting process for the H2.O Water Purification Project and the Green Cay Phase
II Project, respectively. Learn about some of the challenges along the way and hear from FDEP
about potential ways permittees may be able to alleviate permitting delays and impediments.

Please plan to join us for this collaborative and insightful discussion.

1:00 pm EST | 2:03 pm PST (1:30 hour)
WateReuse Members: $55; Others: $75

Moderator:

  • Lynn Spivey, Utility Director, City of Plant City

Presenters:

  • Sydney Cummings, Environmental Administrator, Division of Water Resource Mgmt., FDEP
  • Suzanne Mechler, Vice President, CDM Smith (Representing Palm Beach County)
  • Ryan Popko, Engineering Manager, JEA
  • Jo Ann Jackson, One Water National Practice Leader, Black & Veatch (JEA Consultant)

 

 

Nov
18
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Nov 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Nov
21
Fri
Central Coast Chapter Officer’s Meeting
Nov 21 all-day
Dec
10
Wed
California Communications Collaborative Group
Dec 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Dec
12
Fri
Meeting of the Board of Directors & Executive Session – Fourth Quarter 2025
Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Remote

Dec
16
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Dec 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Dec
18
Thu
Orange County Chapter Meeting
Dec 18 all-day
Jan
20
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Jan 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Feb
17
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Feb 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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