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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

Jun
5
Thu
WRCA Potable Reuse Permitting and Compliance Commitee – Virtual
Jun 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Jun
8
Sun
AWWA ACE25: Elevate
Jun 8 – Jun 11 all-day
AWWA ACE25: Elevate

AWWA’s 2025 Annual Conference & Expo

Water Solutions: Our journey to ensure clean and safe water is fueled by heightened awareness, elevated standards, and innovative solutions. As the world evolves, we remain vigilant, resourceful, and committed to collaboration. Let’s innovate together and ELEVATE the future of water.

Learn More and Register

Jun
17
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Jun
19
Thu
Orange County Chapter Meeting
Jun 19 all-day

June 19, 2025 – HDR (Irvine) |

Main Presentations:

  • DEI Spotlight
    • Victoria Johnson, HDR
  • Water Research Foundation (WRF) Project 5196 – One Water Program Management
    • Jacquelin Mutter, HDR

 

Jun
20
Fri
WRCA Legislative & Regulatory Committee
Jun 20 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

This meeting will be held virtually.

Jun
23
Mon
2025 Industrial Water Conference @ Columbus, Ohio
Jun 23 – Jun 25 all-day

Presented in partnership with the Water Environment Federation.

Save the date: more information to come soon!

Jun
26
Thu
Central Coast Chapter Meeting
Jun 26 all-day

Chapter Meeting: Agenda and Details TBD

Oregon Summer Summit & Social @ Chehalem Glenn Golf Course
Jun 26 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Oregon Summer Summit & Social @ Chehalem Glenn Golf Course

 

The WateReuse Association Pacific Northwest (PNW) section, in partnership with the City of Newberg, is hosting its fourth annual Summer Summit and Social on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Chehalem Glenn Golf Course.

Chehalem Glenn is a beautiful 18-hole golf course in Newberg, Oregon. Opened in 2005, the facility began irrigating with recycled water from the City of Newberg’s water resource recovery facility in 2008. Chehalem Glenn is a public course, owned and operated by Chehalem Park & Recreation District. Use of recycled water supports the operation of an affordable, community asset while conserving local water resources.

Learn More and Register

Jul
11
Fri
WRCA Legislative & Regulatory Committee
Jul 11 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

This meeting will be held in person at the Sacramento Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Office:

1121 L Street,
Suite 900,
Sacramento, CA 95814.

Jul
15
Tue
Pacific Northwest Section Meeting
Jul 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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