PROJECT PARTNERS
Institutional Partners
The Consortium at a Glance.
19 Principal Investigators
66 Students & Researchers
53 Alumni
Pilot Systems & Research Partnerships
Our pilot-scale systems allow researchers and industry partners to test emerging technologies, generate real-world data, and accelerate solutions from concept to application.
Potable Water Reuse Report
Published quarterly by the USC ReWater Center in collaboration with Trussell Technologies, Inc., the Potable Water Reuse Report keeps practitioners, regulators, and researchers informed about emerging developments across the potable water reuse industry.
Education, Training & Professional Development
Our programs connect students, educators, researchers, and industry professionals through experiential learning, technical training, and opportunities for continued growth.
Partnerships & Impact
- Reduce logistics burden through advanced water reuse
- Support fixed installations and contingency operations
- Enhance resilience of civilian critical water infrastructure
- Enable AI monitoring and optimization
- Implement deployable water systems for emergency readiness
Long-term sustainability
- Continuity of high-quality research test-beds enabling plug-and-play deployment in routine and wartime operations amongst three states in the lower Colorado
- Partnerships with private industry, utilities, and government research centers to address critical water challenges
- Transition of fundamental research into operational water systems and infrastructure
- Workforce development and training for the next generation of water professionals
ABOUT
WATER REUSE CONSORTIUM
A national partnership between the University of Southern California, the University of Arizona, the University of Nevada, Reno, and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
Mission
The Water Reuse Consortium will accelerate the integration of water reuse into military and municipal water supply portfolios to ensure the security, sustainability, and resilience of our nation’s water resources through research, education, communication, and technology transfer.
Vision
Advancing water resiliency and self-sufficiency at DoD military facilities and municipalities through water reuse.
EXPLORE OUT INITIATIVES
Advancing Water Reuse and Recovery
RESEARCH &
DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
TECHNOLOGY &
TRANSFER
Our objectives are rooted in advancing water security, infrastructure resiliency, and the deployment of next-generation technologies. We focus on practical, scalable solutions that improve access to reliable, clean water while optimizing energy use, enabling resource recovery, and managing residuals responsibly.
Through applied research, cross-sector collaboration, and workforce development, our center accelerates innovation in water systems to ensure long-term reliability, adaptability, and sustainability in the face of increasing demand and evolving challenges.