Registration is open for the 2021 WateReuse California Annual Conference and there are two ways to participate! Join us in-person September 19-21 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Los Angeles or participate virtually from the comfort of your office. In-person registration includes access to the on-demand, virtual content.

Our Annual Conference is where California’s water recycling community comes together each year to learn, network, and discover the latest trends in the design, management, operation, and use of water recycling facilities and projects. 

WateReuse California (WRCA) and the Southern California Water Coalition have developed a 55-second video to advocate for $750 million for recycled water in the California Drought Package. With the pandemic and no opportunity to “walk the halls” in the state Capitol, we need to find additional ways to have our reuse message stand out with the Legislature and key staff. But we need your help to make this happen. 

Please help us by doing the following:

• Post the video on all your social media channels;
• Contact your legislators today to ask for $750 million in recycled water funding in the Drought Package (see the support letter and funding survey from WRCA). Please let WRCA know if these contacts are made;
• Post the video to your agency or company website.

Thank you again for your help and do not hesitate to contact Jennifer West (jwest@watereuse.org) or Charles LaSalle (CLasalle@watereuse.org) if you have questions.

WateReuse California Los Angeles Chapter Releases Newsletter
This newsletter highlights the upcoming WateReuse California Annual Conference in Los Angeles on September 19-21. Fred Gerringer, President of the WateReuse California Los Angeles Chapter, addresses the ongoing drought and the development of direct potable reuse regulation. Read more.

EPA Awards WIFIA Loan to East County Advanced Water Purification Program
The East County Advanced Water Purification Program, which will produce potable water for San Diego County, received a $388 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan. The project is a collaborative effort between WateReuse members Padre Dam Municipal Water District and County of San Diego, as well as the City of El Cajon and Helix Water District. Read more. 

Recycled Water Used to Grow Sustainable Produce for Kids
A group of farmers and activists have transformed 15-acres of land next to an airport in Martinez into an urban farm, thanks to recycled water from the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. The Coco San Sustainable Farm uses recycled water from the nearby treatment plant to grow and provide free produce to schools, the food bank, and other non-profits that feed the hungry. Read more.

Metropolitan Board Confirms Adel Hagekhalil as New General Manager
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has selected Adel Hagekhalil, a national water and infrastructure leader, to serve as its 14th general manager. Read more.

Orange County Water District Receives Research Grant
Southern California Salinity Coalition awarded Orange County Water District a $100,000 research grant to study ways to expand water reuse and further improve water quality. This grant will be used for an 18-month pilot study of flow-reversal reverse osmosis technology for municipal potable reuse. Read more.

Water Replenishment District (WRD) Awarded Title XVI Grant
As part of the Bureau of Reclamation’s Title XVI WaterSmart Reclamation and Reuse Grant Program, WRD was awarded $6 million for the Albert Robles Center for Water Recycling and Environmental Learning. Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez presented the Board of Directors with a ceremonial check. Read more.

Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD) Releases Report on Recycled Water Use
Reporting on Fiscal Years 2019 through 2020, LACSD's 31st annual report details a total recycled water production of 135.28 MGD and a total recycled water usage of 86.78 MGD. Read more.

WateReuse California Communications Collaborative Group Meeting
August 4, 10:00 am – 11:30 am PDT

• Register in advance for this meeting

Los Angeles Chapter Meeting
August 10, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm PDT

• Register in advance for this meeting

Orange County Chapter Meeting
August 19, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PDT

Inland Empire Chapter Meeting
August 24

Agricultural Reuse Standing Committee Meeting
August 26, 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm PDT

• Please contact Charles LaSalle, clasalle@watereuse.org, if you would like to attend and be added to this email list.