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October 1, 2018

 

Washington Update

WateReuse Supports Legislation to Extend NPDES Permits to 10 Years

WateReuse and Partners to Highlight Membrane Technology in Washington, DC

 

State Updates and Member Profile

Welcome New Members!

The WateReuse Association welcomes the following new member:

California: Study Documents Municipal Wastewater Discharges to Coastal Water Bodies

WateReuse Association member Heal the Ocean announced the release of The Inventory of Municipal Wastewater Discharges to California Coastal Water Bodies, an online interactive study that documents the 417 billion gallons of treated municipal wastewater discharged at fifty-seven coastal locations in the 2015 calendar year. The study notes that if California had recycled 63.3% of total municipal wastewater flows to coastal waters in 2015, it would have made its 2020 recycled water production goal. Learn More.

California: Padre Dam Hosts Successful Water Reuse Festival

WateReuse Association member Padre Dam Municipal Water District hosted more than 400 visitors during the East County Water Festival in Santee to celebrate water and learn about the East County Advanced Water Purification Program that will create a new drought proof drinking water supply using state-of-the-art technology to purify East San Diego County’s recycled water. The East County Advanced Water Purification Project is a regional partnership with Padre Dam, Helix Water District, City of El Cajon and the County of San Diego. Read More.

Florida: St. Johns River Makes Water Reuse a Budget Priority

WateReuse Association member the St John’s River Water Management District has set a budget of $142.5 million for 2018-19, covering projects including water reuse and aquifer recharge initiatives, and public-private partnerships. The budget provides for $54.92 million in cooperative funding, including up to $3.5 million to support water projects in economically disadvantaged rural communities and for innovative technologies, spring and priority water body protection and restoration, water conservation initiatives, and projects to enhance the use of reclaimed water. Read More.

Oregon: Clean Water Services Introduces Pure Water Wagon This Week

WateReuse Association member Clean Water Services introduces its new Pure Water Wagon at WEFTEC in New Orleans this week. Based in Hillsboro, Clean Water Services will take this wagon to public and industry events to provide a close-up look at technology that transforms what that goes down our drains into water that is clean and safe to reuse. Clean Water Services has been a leader in innovation and was the first utility to introduce reuse beer in 2015. Read More.

New York: New Facility Will Charge Electric Buses, Clean Buses with Reclaimed Water

U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced last week $2 million in federal U.S. Department of Transportation funding for the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority to help construct a new $10 million Advanced Environmental Service Building. The building will both support charging of new, low-pollution electric buses and use reclaimed water to clean buses to reduce the environmental impact and lower operational costs. The U.S. Department of Transportation provided this funding through the Bus and Bus Facilities Infrastructure Investment Program. Read More.

Texas: New Research Center to Study Better Water Purification Methods

A new multi-university research center headquartered in The University of Texas at Austin’s Cockrell School of Engineering will seek more creative approaches — and new materials — to use and reuse existing water and improve upon existing water purification methods. The Center for Materials for Water and Energy SysTems (M-WET) unites researchers from UT; the University of California, Santa Barbara; and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The center has been launched through a four-year, $10.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy and is part of the DOE’s Energy Frontiers Research Centers program. Read More.

 

Conferences and Events

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 November 14 at 2 p.m. 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!

Call for Abstracts: 2019 WateReuse California Annual Conference

WateReuse California is accepting abstracts through October 8, 2018 for a place on the program at the 2019 WateReuse California Annual Conference on March 17-19, 2019 at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, CA. The conference is designed for individuals, organizations, and agencies that are associated with or interested in the use, design, management, and operation of water recycling facilities and projects in California. The conference will feature more than 40 technical presentations, poster presentations, technical tours, receptions, an awards luncheon, the annual Gordon Cologne Breakfast, and the ever-popular exhibition component. Submit an abstract!

Upcoming Events

Sep
16
Tue
WateReuse Texas 2025 Conference
Sep 16 – Sep 18 all-day
Sep
19
Fri
Central Coast Chapter Officer’s Meeting
Sep 19 all-day
Sep
21
Sun
2025 WateReuse California Conference @ Town and Country Resort
Sep 21 – Sep 23 all-day
2025 WateReuse California Conference @ Town and Country Resort

The 2025 WateReuse California Conference will unite the engineers, environmentalists, and experts who energize water reuse in California. Participants will learn from numerous technical sessions and panels on the most pressing reuse issues, and enjoy tours, networking opportunities, and industry celebrations.

Register Now!

Sep
22
Mon
WRCA Potable Reuse Permitting and Compliance Commitee @ WateReuse California Annual Conference @ Town and Country Resort
Sep 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

This event will be held in Palm 1-3 at the San Diego Town and Country Resort.

Sep
29
Mon
WateReuse Illinois Member Reception @ Pinstripes
Sep 29 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Mark your calendars — we’re hosting a can’t-miss evening after WEFTEC Day One in downtown Chicago!

Join fellow WRA Illinois members and industry professionals for a lively evening of networking, food, drinks, and bocce ball. This is a perfect chance to connect, relax, and celebrate after a busy first day.

Cost to Attend:

  • Municipal members: FREE (up to 3 complimentary tickets per municipality)
  • Non-municipal members: $50

Please RSVP by Thursday, August 29 to secure your spot here. Space is limited!

 

Interested in Sponsoring?
Support the event and showcase your organization to water reuse leaders!

Gold Sponsor
💰 $1,000+ donation

  • Prominent logo display on event signage and materials
  • Recognition during the welcome remarks
  • Opportunity to share your organization’s materials with attendees
  • Two complimentary tickets to the event
  • Featured mention in the WRA Illinois member newsletter

Silver Sponsor
💰 $500+ donation

  • Logo display on event signage and materials
  • Recognition during the welcome remarks
  • One complimentary ticket to the event

If you’re interested in sponsoring or have questions, please reach out.

Register

Oct
14
Tue
Q3 Inland Empire WateReuse Chapter Meeting @ Eastern Municipal Water District
Oct 14 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Join us on Tuesday, October 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Eastern Municipal Water District Board Room in Perris, CA for the Q3 Inland Empire WateReuse Chapter Meeting.

This meeting will bring together nationally recognized leaders in potable reuse, offering a rare opportunity to learn about and engage with transformative projects in San Diego, Los Angeles, and the California inland region.

Why attend:

  • Hear directly from experts driving landmark reuse projects.
  • Connect with engineers, utilities, vendors, and regulators.
  • Gain insights that will accelerate innovation and resilience.

Lunch will be provided for all attendees.

👉RSVP here

We also encourage you to extend this invitation to colleagues in the field who would benefit from this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate. To help spread the word, we are providing a flyer which you can share or post in break rooms, lunchrooms, bulletin boards, or other common spaces (as allowed) where your teams and colleagues will see it.

Oct
16
Thu
WRAZ Section Meeting & Webcast
Oct 16 all-day
Orange County Chapter Meeting
Oct 16 all-day
Oct
21
Tue
Water Reuse Europe – Knowledge Exchange Day
Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

The third edition of Water Reuse Europe’s Knowledge Exchange Day will take place on 21 October 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.

This event will showcase the outcomes of recent and ongoing water reuse research projects delivered across Europe, providing a valuable platform for knowledge transfer between WRE members and non-members.

Water Reuse Europe’s Knowledge Exchange Days offer an excellent opportunity for researchers to present their findings, share innovative tools, and engage with potential partners in the water reuse sector. The event fosters collaboration among researchers, commercial companies, utilities, and public bodies, driving innovation and advancing the sector.

Professionals involved in the design and operation of water reuse schemes will benefit from insights into cutting-edge research, networking with key industry players, and discussions on the future of water reuse.

This edition will particularly highlight the impact of EU and nationally funded water reuse projects, including those supported by Horizon Europe. Attendees will gain insights into the latest advancements in R&D, connect with experts, and explore opportunities for future funding and collaboration.

Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Oct 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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