Rapid ecological and economic transformation has put water supply and quality at the forefront of public priorities across the U.S. and around the world. Global leaders are actively trying to understand how they can provide for a secure water future in the face of growing populations, weather and climate changes, and financial barriers.
Water reuse is gaining momentum as a key to immediately and effectively addressing water scarcity. But how do we implement smart water reuse programs that are both environmentally and economically sound?
On February 27, 2019, Veolia, in conjunction with Wharton IGEL, held workshop titled, "The Resource Revolution of Water Reuse," which brought together senior leaders from communities, industry, government, universities and NGOs to discuss how to implement water reuse programs that will help build a more sustainable water future.
See what speakers and panels were featured at the workshop here.
Jon Freedman
Global Government Affairs Leader for Veolia's Water Technologies & Solutions
At the Resource Revolution of Water Reuse Workshop, explains why water reuse is so important in overcoming global water scarcity challenges.
Eric Gernath
CEO of Veolia NAM
At the Resource Revolution of Water Reuse Workshop, explain how and why Veolia is implementing water reuse in the United States.
Charles Iceland
Director of Global and National Initiatives at the World Resources Institute
Joins the discussion at the Resource Revolution of Water Reuse Workshop and explains how the United States is being challenged with water stress.
Felicia Marcus
Former Chair of the California State Resources Control Board
At the Resource Revolution of Water Reuse event, talks about a paradigm shift that we are seeing in how we are thinking about water reuse.
Guy Carpenter
Vice President at Carollo Engineers
Discusses about water reuse trends and technology at the Resource Revolution of Water Reuse event.
Heather Cooley
Director of Research at the Pacific Institute
Discusses how Water Reuse not only benefits water supply, but how it also provides water quality and environmental benefits at the Resource Revolution of Water Reuse Event
Ian Parker
Vice President of Public Sector and Infrastructure Banking at Goldman Sachs
Discusses infrastructure finance, timelines and politics that affect water reuse projects at the Resource Revolution of Water Reuse Event
Jeffrey Kightlinger
General Manager for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
At the Resource Revolution of Water Reuse Event, gives an interview on how water reuse is the most viable technology to help grow and maintain a sustainable lifestyle in the semi-arid west.
Kati Bell
Managing Director of Water Strategy for Brown and Caldwell
Talks about this exciting moment in time where we have any technology available to produce any water quality needed and the digital tools that will enable accessibility at the Resource Revolution of Water Reuse Event.
Lea Senft
Constituent Advocate for the U.S. House of Representatives
Explains that while Pennsylvania is not suffering from a blatant water resource issue, it is important to understand that water is not an unlimited resource and that water reuse is a great system to keep in check water quality challenges. Listen to the full interview, which took place at the Resource Revolution of Water Reuse event on Feb. 27, 2019 in San Francisco, CA.
Mike Connor
Partner at WilmerHale
At the Resource Revolution of Water Reuse Event, which took place on Feb. 27 in San Francisco, discussed how the future of water will be to march down the path of sustainability and the efficient use of our water systems. Water reuse creates opportunity and flexibility to move water around in the system and create new supplies.
Stephen Katz
Market Development Manager at Veolia's Water Technologies & Solutions
At the Resource Revolution of Water Reuse Event, talks about how Veolia is developing and implementing technologies in the area of water reuse, including potable reuse, and helping to build flow sheets for advanced water reuse. Freshwater resources are getting stressed more and more and the ability to develop and maintain water resources is critical.
