Welcome to AECOM’s official webpage for the 2025 WateReuse California Annual Conference, hosted by WateReuse California.
AECOM is proud to serve as a Diamond Sponsor of this premier gathering of water reuse leaders, taking place September 21-23 at the Town and Country Resort in San Diego, CA. The conference brings together utilities, agencies, and industry experts to advance innovative and sustainable water solutions across California.
At AECOM, we work alongside our clients to deliver complex reuse programs that diversify water management portfolios and build lasting resilience. By pairing advanced treatment processes with digital insight, we create droughtproof systems that ensure every drop of water counts. Our approach combines technology, innovation, and deep industry expertise to deliver pure water solutions that safeguard communities today and into the future.
As a Diamond Sponsor, we are helping drive the conversation on the future of water reuse — from pioneering treatment technologies to large-scale program implementation. Our teams are shaping resilient water strategies that address today’s challenges while preparing communities for tomorrow’s needs.
Get to know our presenters, co-authors, moderators, and facilitators who are contributing to this year’s program.
AECOM Diamond Panel
Potable Reuse Program Implementation: Opportunities & Challenges
Monday, September 22 – 3:30 PM
Town & Country A
Moderated by Beverley Stinson, Executive Vice President and Global Water Chief Executive, this panel brings together industry leaders from across California to discuss the opportunities and challenges of implementing potable reuse programs.
Featured industry leader panelists:
John Bednarski, Metropolitan Water District
Robert Ferrante, LA County Sanitation Districts
Janisse Quiñones, LA Department of Water and Power
Barbara Romero, LA Sanitation
Kyle Swanson, Padre Dam Water District
Aaron Baker, Valley Water
Don’t miss our other sessions
Economic Benefit Evaluation for Recycled Water Projects
Nik Carlson and Vijay Sundaram, AECOM
Monday, September 22 – 9:45am
Palm 4-6
An Integrated Digital-Physical Twin Framework to Maximize AWT Process Efficiency
Nader Rezaei and Vijay Sundaram, AECOM
Diego Rosso, UC Irvine
Monday, September 22 – 9:45 AM
Town & Country C
Cost-Effective Nitrogen Removal with Partial Denitrification Anammox (PdNA) for Water Reuse
Sarah Schoepflin, Ganesh Rajagopalan, and Brett Wagner, AECOM
Monday, September 22 – 10:45 AM
Town & Country D
Read more from our experts
Achieving success on complex water programs
Our Global Program Managers share what it takes to deliver resilient, large-scale water infrastructure.
By Bohdan Bodniewicz & Srini Vallabhaneni
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Achieving positive social impact through One Water planning and water reuse
A deep look into One Water planning and water reuse projects which are integral to meet future water management challenges.
By Vijay Sundaram, Global One Water Director
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Drought-proofing industry with water reuse
Our experts explain how firms can successfully implement reuse across their industrial operations.
By Lucy Pugh and George Hsu
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