Water Reuse Assoc. - Advancing Water Reuse in Kansas: Projects, Policy, and Opportunity 06/16/26

The City of Wichita hosted a Water Reuse Association webinar on June 16, 2026, focused on advancing water reuse projects, policy, and opportunities in Kansas. Key presentations highlighted ongoing and planned water reuse initiatives in Wichita, Garden City, and Dodge City, emphasizing sustainable water supply solutions amid drought challenges. Wichita detailed its $2 billion capital improvement plan including a water reuse master plan with CDM Smith, pilot projects for direct potable reuse (DPR), and recent legislative success enabling DPR regulations in Kansas. Garden City discussed a $19.1 million EPA community grant supporting its water reuse project aimed at aquifer recharge and industrial reuse, with construction targeted for early 2027. Dodge City shared its long-standing wastewater recycling efforts and irrigation reuse projects, exploring future reuse expansions. The meeting underscored collaboration with state agencies, public engagement, and funding pursuits such as Title 16 water reclamation grants to advance water reuse infrastructure and regulatory frameworks in Kansas.