October 2024 Priority Issues Update

  • by ACWA Staff
  • Oct 4, 2024
  • Water News

The October 2024 Priority Issues Update is now available online to members.

The update is a summary of the latest developments on issues of interest to ACWA members. This issue contains information on ACWA-sponsored bills, direct potable reuse and more.

The new and previous Priority Issues Updates can be found here.

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