To view this newsletter in a browser, click here.

October 2025

Publications, Activities and Awards

The EPA Authors Journal Article on Water Reuse System Design Impacts

Microbial treatment targets help ensure that recycled water is protective of public health by informing the design of water reuse treatment systems. “Balancing Human Health Protection with Sustainable Design in Water Reuse: How Do Log Reduction Targets Affect System Cost and Environmental Impacts?” assesses how different treatment targets influence the life cycle costs and environmental impacts of onsite nonpotable water systems. This EPA-led study also explores how to minimize system costs and impacts while maximizing human health protections. (Action 3.4: Develop Research and Tools to Support Onsite Water Systems)

Simplot and Lucid Motors Receive 2025 Global Industrial Water Reuse Champion Awards

The Global Industrial Water Reuse Champion Award recognizes Fortune 1000 companies achieving excellence through their leadership in water reuse and recycling. This year, The Simplot Company and Lucid Motors were named winners for their innovative water reuse programs, which have enabled both companies to achieve significant water management goals. (Action 8.4: Establish a Water Reuse Champion Award Program)

New White Paper Presents Global Perspectives on Advancing Water Reuse

This white paper from the WateReuse Association and International Desalination and Reuse Association (IDRA) synthesizes perspectives from water reuse experts across the globe to explore drivers, challenges and opportunities for reuse. To accelerate widespread adoption of water reuse strategies, the white paper integrates insights from 18 countries across four key areas: governance, regulations, and policy; technology; financing; and communications. (Action 11.5: Facilitate a Global Dialogue on Water Reuse)

Corporate Water Leaders Releases White Paper on Water Reuse Opportunities in the Beauty and Personal Care Industry

Compiling insights from leading brands, “Water Circularity in the Beauty & Personal Care Industry” shares strategies for implementing water recycling across the beauty and personal care sector. This white paper helps address the industry’s water management challenges by presenting case studies, identifying water reuse barriers and providing recommendations for adopting circular water technologies.

Webcast on Produced Water Reuse Hosted by The Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Produced water, generated by oil and gas production operations, can be treated and reused for irrigation, dust suppression and other useful applications. “Demystifying Produced Water” discussed the origin, management and advanced treatment of produced water to prepare it for end-use applications. The webcast also explored methods to assess the quality of treated produced water—a key step for determining appropriate reuse options.

WEF Publishes a Resource Recovery Handbook for Wastewater Utilities

This new Resource Recovery Handbook offers detailed guidance for the design and operation of water resource recovery reclamation facilities. Through discussions of emerging technologies, financial planning strategies and more, this handbook offers practical steps to promote a circular water economy.