ALEXANDRIA, VA, JULY 12, 2017 — The WateReuse Association, the only national trade association dedicated solely to advancing water recycling, has named Patricia Sinicropi as its new Executive Director effective September 5.
"Pat is the right person at the right time to lead our Action Agenda."
Sinicropi replaces Melissa L. Meeker, who is now the Chief Executive Office of the Water Environment & Reuse Foundation (WE&RF), a research and education organization that collaborates closely with WateReuse.
The Association advocates for state and federal laws, policies and funding to advance the safe, reliable production and distribution of recycled water.
The Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustment Act of 1992, more commonly referred to as Title XVI, is the only federal program that provides funding specifically for water reuse projects in 17 western states and Hawaii.
In 2014 alone, an estimated 123 billion gallons of water was recycled.
This funding is the first appropriation for projects under WIFIA which was passed in 2014.
The WateReuse agenda for the coming year includes water reuse infrastructure funding, investment tax credits for industrial reuse, potable reuse permitting, a national priorities research program, as well as providing resources that guide utilities in outreach to legislators, regulators, ratepayers, and other stakeholders.
About WateReuse WateReuse is the only national trade association dedicated solely to advancing laws, regulations, funding and public acceptance for water recycling.
Our members include national leaders who are achieving water resiliency through policy, projects, innovation, education and knowledge sharing.