The Water Research Foundation funds three new projects
DENVER, CO -- The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is seeking volunteers for three additional funded projects and will soon post Requests for Proposals (RFPs) under its Research Priority Program. This strategic research program enables WRF to address priority subscriber issues, challenges, and opportunities with targeted research. The project concepts are developed by expert advisory committees and are then prioritized, approved, and funded by our Board-appointed Research Advisory Council. Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for these projects will be posted in mid-September.
- Advanced Treatment for Potable Reuse
Demonstration of Innovation to Improve Pathogen Removal, Validation, and/or Monitoring in Carbon-Based Advanced Treatment (CBAT) for Potable Reuse (5129)
Funding amount: $200,000 - Nutrients Treatment
Advancement of Densification to Implement and Achieve More Efficient BNR Processes: Granule Generation, Retention, and Management (5130)
Funding amount: $200,000 - Stormwater & Flood Management
Holistic Wet Weather Management through Adaptive Volume and Pollutant Source Control at a Community Scale: Finding the Sweet Spot (5131)
Funding amount: $150,000
Utilities are encouraged to participate in these research projects through the Utility Participation in Research (UPIR) Process. Utilities can serve as a test facility, provide samples, respond to surveys, loan equipment, or share staff expertise on research projects of interest.
Additionally, subject matter experts are urged to volunteer to serve on Project Advisory Committees (PACs) that will oversee each funded project. The 2021 PAC application deadline for these projects is July 27, 2021.
If you have any questions about these projects or the Research Priority Program, please contact John Albert, WRF Chief Research Officer, at [email protected] or 303-734-3413.