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October 29, 2018

 

Washington Update

President Trump Signs Legislation in Support of Water Reuse

 WateReuse Association Attends Grand Water Challenge Kick-Off Meeting and Summit

EPA Announces WIFIA Information Sessions

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced three new dates for Information Sessions designed to give utilities the opportunity to learn about funding opportunities for water, wastewater, and recycled water infrastructure available under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA). WIFIA program staff will provide an overview of the program, explain the financial benefits of WIFIA loans, and discuss the application process. The announced dates are:

 

State Updates and Member Profiles

California: West Basin to Receive Up to $35 Million for Water Recycling in New Federal Package

America’s Water Infrastructure Act, the comprehensive infrastructure legislation signed by the president on Oct. 23, will allow West Basin Municipal Water District to access an additional $35 million in federal funding for its Harbor South Bay Water Recycling project. This major federal water infrastructure package includes a specific provision to allow West Basin to pursue significant funding through the Army Corps of Engineers to upgrade and increase capacity at the Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility in El Segundo. S. 3021 includes provisions to double  the original project authorization from $35 million to $70 million, which will assist West Basin in ensuring that an adequate water supply for the Los Angeles region is met for current and future demands. Read More.

California: Mike Bloomberg Names San José Winner in Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge

WateReuse Association member the City of San José was one of 20 cities to win the Bloomberg American Cities Climate Challenge, a $70 million program that will accelerate efforts to tackle climate change and promote a sustainable future for residents. Through the Climate Challenge – which is part of Bloomberg’s American Cities Initiative, a suite of more than $200 million in investments to strengthen city halls and advance critical policies – San José is accepted into a two-year acceleration program and will be provided powerful new resources and access to innovative support to help meet or beat the city’s near-term carbon-reduction goals. Bloomberg Philanthropies selected San José as a winning city because of its innovative and ambitious climate action plan, Climate Smart San José, which will reduce air pollution, save water, and improve quality of life. Read More.

Oregon: Clean Water Services Highlights One Water, Resource Recovery

WateReuse Association member Clean Water Services released its Annual Report highlighting a focus on “One Water” and the use of creative approaches to  improve water quality, recover resources, gain efficiency, create value, and connect people to their ecosystems. In Oregon’s Washington County, Clean Water Services and a network of partners promote the healthy flow of One Water. As a Utility of the Future, Clean Water Services is committed to services the whole community – families and businesses, plants, and wildlife. View the Annual Report.

 

Conferences and Events

Webcast: Learn about the New Recycled Water User Network

Please join us on Thursday, November 15 at 2:00 pm EST to learn about the WateReuse Association’s newest membership opportunity, the Recycled Water User Network. The network gives 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 and 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!

Upcoming Events

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

This meeting will be held virtually.

Sep
11
Thu
A Risk-Based Approach to Water Reuse
Sep 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
A Risk-Based Approach to Water Reuse

10:00 am ET | 7:00 am PT (1 hour)
This webcast is free to the public
PDHs: 1

Register Now!

Join WateReuse Ohio to get a detailed overview of the risk-based approach for designing and monitoring water reuse systems. Drs. Michael Jahne and Jay Garland from the U.S. EPA’s Office of Research and Development will describe how quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA) has been used to define pathogen log reduction targets (LRTs) for reuse systems and present emerging work on chemical risk methods to inform treatment. Translating the risk models into crediting frameworks to inform the design of treatment systems will be discussed, as well as shifting from end point water quality measurements to surrogate monitoring to assess performance.  The development of the risk-based approach will be illustrated using a range of alternative source waters and end uses, with concluding remarks on the key next steps for continued advancement.

Moderator:    

  • Jessica Langdon, Assistant Policy Director, Ohio EPA

Presenters:    

  • Jay Garland, U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development
  • Michael Jahne, U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development
Sep
14
Sun
PNCWA2025 | Water Reuse Track
Sep 14 – Sep 17 all-day

The Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition (PNCWA2025) will feature a full-day track hosted by WateReuse Pacific Northwest on September 16, 2025.

This year’s conference theme is Flowing Together: Stories of Dedication and Innovation.

Conference registration opens May 19, 2025.

Learn More

Sep
15
Mon
Meeting of the Board of Directors & Executive Session – Third Quarter 2025
Sep 15 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

In-Person
Crowne Plaza Galleria | 7611 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77024
Precedes WateReuse Texas Conference, September 16-18.

Sep
16
Tue
WateReuse Texas 2025 Conference
Sep 16 – Sep 18 all-day
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Sep 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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

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