1. Steering Committee on Arizona Potable Reuse (SCAPR)
LEAGUE OF ARIZONA
CITIES AND TOWNS
Conference
August 21, 2014
Presented by: Tim Thomure, PE, PMP, ENV SP Water Reuse Practice Lead HDR Engineering, Inc. Past President WateReuse Arizona

2. The 5 “D’s” of Discussing Potable Reuse
30 Years Ago: 15 Years Ago: 5 Years Ago: Today:
Deny (or)
Delay
Depend
Disguise
Direct

3. DPR Frameworks Are Emerging
Reality in Texas – guidance under development
The California DPR Initiative
On the radar in Florida – DPR demonstration in the planning stages
New Mexico process has just begun
WateReuse Association

4. Governor’s Blue Ribbon Panel on Water Sustainability
B.3 – Facilitating Indirect Potable Reuse (IPR)
Create an IPR Multi-Agency Steering Committee to advance the use of IPR
Create an IPR Advisory Panel
Open a rulemaking process to develop the regulatory framework

5. Sandy Fabritz-Whitney
The SCAPR
Current Roster
Tim Thomure (Chair)
John Kmiec (Co-Chair)
Mike Fulton
Chuck Graf
Mike Lacey
Jeff Trembly
Jim Armstrong
Channah Rock
Guy Carpenter
Sandy Fabritz-Whitney
Graham Symmonds
Brian Biesemeyer
Jean McLain
Purpose: To guide Arizona water interests in identifying and mitigating impediments to potable reuse (real or imagined) within industry standards of practice. Initiated: March 2013

6. Process Form the Steering Committee Conduct Advisory Panels
Technology Toolbox
Emerging Contaminants (APEC)
Public Acceptance
Water Quality Regulations & Guidance
White Paper(s)

7. Current Status White Papers Concurrent Efforts Multi-phase Engagement:
Expand stakeholder involvement
Workshops/briefings with elected officials
Legislative and regulatory procedures

8. DPR in AZ Workshop Concept
Target: Remote communities facing a supply shortfall
Primary Audience:
Utility leadership and staff
Elected officials and staff
Regulatory agencies
Location: Prescott
Objective: Provide confidence that DPR is safe
Prepare for the Public Conversation

9. What Does Success Look Like?
“I grew up in rural Archer County and I don’t remember teaching any of my cows to get out of the water when they do their business. We’d rather not think about it in those terms, but all water is recycled.” Wichita County Judge Woody Gossom Fort Worth Star-Telegram 3/14/14

10. Recycled Water in Arizona: Right Water for the Right Use
Direct
Potable
Environmental
Uses
Indirect
Potable
Reclaimed
Water
Energy
Production
Industry &
Agriculture