ALEXANDRIA, Virginia -- The WateReuse Association, a trade association dedicated to advancing water recycling, has named Patricia Sinicropi its news executive director.

Sinicropi will take on the position effective September 5.

She replaces Melissa Meeker, who left WateReuse for the CEO position at the Water Environment & Reuse Foundation, which works closely with WateReuse.

Sinicropi previously served as the senior legislative director for the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA).

“WateReuse has had tremendous success in increasing the use and acceptance of recycled water through our strong advocacy and education programs,” said WateReuse President Guy Carpenter of Carollo Engineers. “Pat is the right person at the right time to lead our Action Agenda.”