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BACWA RECYCLED WATER COMMITTEE

BACWA RECYCLED WATER COMMITTEE. Recycled Water Committee. 16 agencies represented Coordinate and collaborate on short-term and long-term regional water recycling programs. Collaborate to secure state and/or federal funding for recycled water projects.

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BACWA RECYCLED WATER COMMITTEE

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  1. BACWA RECYCLED WATER COMMITTEE

  2. Recycled Water Committee • 16 agencies represented • Coordinate and collaborate on short-term and long-term regional water recycling programs. • Collaborate to secure state and/or federal funding for recycled water projects. • Investigate methods to develop regional partnerships and cooperation to coordinate and facilitate region-wide recycled water projects and programs.

  3. Statewide General Recycling Permit • Committee members participated in conference calls with agencies and organizations located throughout the state to discuss the development of the permit, and represented the Committee's interests • Committee has been given updates on the development of the permit via e-mail, conference calls, and discussions at RW Committee meetings • Represent common interest

  4. Funding Opportunities • Participate in Bay Area Integrated Regional Water Management Plan • Regional and Sub-regional project prioritization process under development • Grant funding for projects may not be available until fall 2009

  5. Funding Opportunities Title XVI • A coalition of Bay Area agencies (presently 9 agencies) is pursuing Title XVI funding as a region • Open to all agencies that have recycled water projects authorized through Title XVI of the Reclamation Wastewater and Groundwater Study and Facilities Act of 1992 FY09 Appropriations • Monitor the process and advocate for $17 million that was included in the House Energy and Water Appropriations Bill for the Coalition’s projects 

  6. Funding Opportunities FY10 Appropriations • Plan to submit requests for Title XVI funding for approximately $32 million  New Authorization Bill • Pursuing additional project authorization for 6 new projects  • The last House-passed  version of the Economic Stimulus Bill included $126 million for Title XVI projects

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