WateReuse Florida

Formation of a State Section in Florida
Florida’s state section was approved by the Board of Directors of the Water Reuse Association on December 14, 2006. The state section is known as WateReuse Florida and commenced operation on January 4, 2007 with formal adoption of the Bylaws.

Objectives
The primary objectives of WateReuse Florida are to encourage and promote reuse in Florida and promote the mission of the Association.

WateReuse Florida Calendar

WateReuse Florida Holds Workshop on UV for Wastewater and Reuse
The "UV for Wastewater and Reuse Workshop," which will be held in Orlando, FL on March 18, 2008, will provide tools and resources to implement cost- and performance-effective UV systems as reliable treatment technologies for waterborne pathogens.

WateReuse Florida has teamed with the International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) and the National Water Research Institute (NWRI) to hold this workshop, which will cover public health protection, provide an overview of the technology and design, and cover operational aspects such as pretreatment, commissioned, and troubleshooting. Featured speakers include Dr. Jim Crook, a nationally-known water reuse consultant, and Dr. James Malley, a UV-expert, with the University of New Hampshire.

To download the brochure and the preliminary program, click here. The early registration deadline date is March 3, 2008.

Florida Water Reuse Trail
WateReuse Florida, the FWEA Water Reuse Committee, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection have joined together to develop the Florida Water Reuse Trail -- a route around and through Florida that will feature exemplary water reuse projects. Individuals, utilities, and organizations are invited to nominate outstanding water reuse projects for inclusion on the Florida Water Reuse Trail. Selection will be competitive using criteria contained in the application package.  Mark McNeal (ASRus) chairs the Water Reuse Trail Committee.

Water Reuse Week — September 9-15, 2007
September 9-15, 2007 was Water Reuse Week in Florida  The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Water Environment Association’s Water Reuse Committee, and others celebrated the occasion. For more information about Water Reuse Week, click here.