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Join the Urban Water Institute at the Spring Water Conference on February 20, 2014, to explore strategies for Acceptance With Trust & Confidence in Direct Potable Reuse. Learn from industry experts and leading scientists about Potable Reuse Benchmarks in the U.S. and the three phases for gaining public acceptance. Engage in developing strategic communication plans, messaging materials, and implementation methods to advance DPR Acceptance. Budget includes cash and in-kind support from non-profits, universities, engineering firms, and utilities. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the movement towards sustainable water practices.
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Advancing DPR Acceptance: The Challenge at Our Doorstep Urban Water Institute Spring Water Conference February 20, 2014 Mark Millan
Acceptance With Trust & Confidence
“…Water Board staff supports your proposed DEIR alternative that includes a pilot plant to study the feasibility of recycling treated wastewater for direct potable reuse.” Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board Draft EIR Comment Santa Cruz, CA August 2013
“AsGoes California, So Goes the Nation” Marcia Lacey, Editor Journal AWWA September 2013
Potable Reuse Benchmarks in the U.S. Reno California Fairfax County Aurora Las Vegas Arizona Cloudcroft Southern California Big Spring Scottsdale Atlanta El Paso Florida Houston Planning/Exploratory Implementation Operation Source: Daniel Gerrity
Three Phases for Gaining Public Acceptance: I - Develop Strategic Communication Plans II - Develop Messaging Material and Methods II - Implement, Evaluate and Refine Plan Model Public Communication Plan for Advancing DPR Acceptance WateReuse Research Foundation 13-02
Phase 1 – Develop Strategic Communication Plan Budget: $560,000 (Cash & In-kind) In-kind support from: • 3 Non-profits • 5 Universities • 9 Engineering Firms • 14 Utilities
Multi Disciplined Team • Dr. Shane Snyder – Leading Scientist • Bob Hultquist – Retired CDPH • Richard Harris - Nossman LLC • Jeff Mosher – NWRI • Sara Katz & Patricia Tennyson - Public Relations • Dave Metz – FM3
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Acceptance With Trust & Confidence
Advancing DPR Acceptance: The Challenge at Our Doorstep Urban Water Institute Spring Water Conference February 20, 2014 Mark Millan