Washington, DC | April 2026
DC Water Week 2026 drew a broad cross-section of the U.S. water sector to Washington for five days of dialogue on infrastructure, resilience, and the future of the nation's water resources. As a sponsor and convener, Grundfos was an active participant in policy discussions, including the EPA’S announcement of the Water Reuse Action Plan 2.0 (WRAP 2.0).

Held April 13 to 17, Water Week brings together utilities, federal agencies, members of Congress, nonprofits, and industry around challenges that affect every community in the country. Grundfos sponsored the National Water Policy Fly-In, which anchors the week with policy briefings, federal agency updates, and bipartisan engagement on Capitol Hill.

In partnership with His Excellency Jesper Møller Sørensen, Ambassador of Denmark to the United States, Grundfos also co-hosted a reception at the Embassy of Denmark. The nearly 200 attendees included senior EPA officials, Congressional staff, philanthropic organizations, utilities, and industry leaders. The reception offered a neutral setting for open exchange across sectors. Based on strong participation and feedback, the Ambassador and Grundfos will host the event again in 2027.

Announced during the week, WRAP 2.0 is a voluntary, cross-sector, collaborative framework to scale water reuse across industry—including data centers and the energy sector — over the next decade while protecting public health and strengthening water resources for communities.

Grundfos is contributing to two WRAP 2.0 actions: Action 5.13 on water mapping and Action 2.21 Part 2 on the connection between water and AI. In the EPA's "What They Are Saying" statement, Ansell Sims, Country President for Grundfos USA, underscored the importance of collaboration and innovation in managing water responsibly for communities and the future.

Water is a foundational issue. Grundfos is committed to working with public and private partners to advance water stewardship through practical solutions and sustained cooperation.