What is the difference between the WateReuse Foundation and the WateReuse Association?
The WateReuse Foundation and WateReuse Association are incorporated as two separate organizations and have two distinct Boards of Directors, but share the same overarching goal of advancing the beneficial and efficient use of water resources through water reuse and desalination. The WateReuse Association is a nonprofit trade association, which engages in legislative advocacy, conducts education and outreach, and provides an opportunity for organization and membership for the water reuse and desalination communities. The WateReuse Foundation is nonprofit, public benefit corporation, which conducts and promotes applied research on issues related to water reuse and desalination. The Association and Foundation share a website presence, operate out of the same office, and share staff and resources.
How does the Foundation fund such innovative research?
Primary sources of funding for the Foundation are its Subscribers and its funding partners, which include the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, the California State Water Resources Control Board, California Department of Water Resources, and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The Foundation's Subscribers include water and wastewater agencies, consulting engineering firms, and other interested organizations. The Foundation also conducts research in cooperation with the Global Water Research Coalition and other water research organizations in the United States and abroad. The Foundation is committed to pursuing new partners to collaborate on research and leverage resources.
What Kind of research does the Foundation sponsor?
The Foundation's research covers a broad spectrum of issues, including chemical contaminants, microbiological agents, treatment technologies, salinity management, public perception, economics, and marketing. The results of the Foundation's research efforts produce substantial benefits for communities and help meet the needs of urban, industrial, and agricultural water users.
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What are the benefits of becoming a Foundation Subscriber
Foundation Subscribers are forward-looking organizations who help shape the Foundation's research agenda. The support of Subscribers is an integral component of the Foundation's ability to attract top-notch researchers and leverage its intellectual and financial resources around the world. Subscriber benefits include:
- Ability to leverage research dollars with the Foundation through the Tailored Collaboration Program
- Access to research findings that are directly applicable to issues related to treatment, distribution, monitoring, resources management and other areas associated with water reuse and desalination
- Access to a global network of experts
- Invitations to specialty workshops
How can my organization become a Subscriber?
The Foundation's Subscribers represent water and wastewater utilities, consulting firms, consultants, and other organizations interested in supporting a cooperative program to meet the research needs of the water reuse and desalination community. Subscriber fees are an integral component of the Foundation's funding base and are used to fund research projects and other research activities of the Foundation. One of the primary goals of the Foundation is for its Subscribers to be able to directly apply the findings of the Foundation's research on treatment, distribution, monitoring, resources, management, and other areas associated with water reuse and desalination.
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Why do I need to have a login for the website?
Login ensures that Subscribers benefit from Subscriber discounts and can access Subscriber-only content. Subscribers and Non-Subscribers must login to register for events and purchase products. While companies or agencies become Foundation Subscriber, each individual in the organization needs a separate login for the website. Individual logins are linked to company records in the Foundation's database. If you have never had a login account, you may create an account when you register for an event or purchase a product. Do not create a new account if you have forgotten your username and/or password or if your attempt to login has failed.
How do I get a login for the website?
Everyone who receives regular e-mail announcements from WateReuse has a website account. The username is your e-mail address. If you need a password, click here to have instructions for resetting your password e-mailed to you. Members and nonmembers must login to register for events and purchase products. If you do not already have an account, you will be allowed to create one before completing the transaction. For login help, contact the Customer Service Center.