Since its founding in 1990, WateReuse has advocated for policies, laws and funding at the state and federal level to increase the practice of recycling water. Our national office leads the advocacy efforts with the U.S. Congress and federal agencies, including the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Eleven state sections work with state lawmakers and regulatory agencies to advance state policies on water reuse.

While the science is clear that recycling water is safe, misinformation has contributed to community resistance for water reuse projects. To address that challenge, WateReuse is expanding its efforts to support members in communicating to their customers and constituencies.

Our membership of water utilities, businesses, government agencies and not-for-profit organizations is dedicated to recycling water to ensure communities have a safe, reliable and cost-effective supply of water, which is necessary to sustain a high standard of living and robust economy.

WateReuse Potable Reuse Summit 2016 - Brochure