3rd Water Reuse Academy - 2025

Environmental Engineering Program
University of Colorado at Boulder

Environmental engineers have played an important role in modern society by providing safe drinking water and protecting the environment. Now, due to population growth and climate change, we are facing mounting challenges with the sustainability of our water supplies. Amongst practicing professionals it is well understood and agreed that water reuse needs to be a larger part of water supply systems. The time for water reuse on multiple scales for non-potable to direct potable reuse is now. For this vision to be realized, there is a need for water engineers to be grounded not only in engineering fundamentals, but the breadth and communication skills to navigate water supply issues, and the complexities of dealing with multiple stakeholders.

The mission of the Water Reuse Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder is to educate students through coursework and research to be successful water reuse professionals. We currently have teamed with the Water Research Foundation (Project #5197) and others on a multi-year, multi-million-dollar U.S. EPA research grant (84046201-0) “Unlocking the Nationwide Potential of Water Reuse.” In addition, we are pleased to announce the 3rd edition of the of the University of Colorado Water Reuse Academy, directed to practicing professionals. The focus this year will be direct and indirect potable reuse. Our earlier two offerings were designed to educate young professionals and practicing engineers on water reuse drivers, regulations and treatment technologies.

Now, we are excited to offer a 2.5-day CU Water Reuse Academy to be held on April 1-3, 2025 at the University of Colorado-Boulder SEEC facility. The expanded program will include management, planning and implementation in addition to raw and finished water quality concerns, operational considerations, and treatment process fundamentals linked to design. The last afternoon there will be a tour of the Aurora Water Peter Binney reclamation facility, one of the nation’s largest and most advanced treatment facilities.

Attendees must have a basic understanding of water and wastewater treatment, with either a degree in engineering or at least five years of professional experience in treatment. The course is taught by CU Boulder faculty and affiliated faculty. Our keynote speaker, Doug Owen, will use his experience with the San Diego Pure Water Program to address big picture issues and approaches. Registration is $1,200 and is limited to 25 attendees. All instructional costs, a set of course notes, and all meals are included. Lodging is not included. The deadline for registration is March 14th, 2025. Cancellations made up until that date and will receive a refund less a $100 cancellation fee. Registrations will be confirmed by email. For more information contact Anna Segur.

What you will learn about potable water reuse in this spring 2025 course:

• An overview of water reuse, drivers and the regulations and guidelines that guide it.
• Which microbiological and chemical contaminants are of concern.
• The impact of upstream wastewater treatment on reuse water quality and operational concerns
• Process fundamentals, design criteria and implementation of treatment technologies:
  • Oxidation – ozone, UV and AOP
  • Membranes – microfiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis
  • Advanced treatment use of coagulation, biofiltration, activated carbon adsorption and ion exchange
• Management, planning and implementation

For questions please contact Anna Segur. 
 

Water Reuse is our Future!