Working With The Water Research Foundation
Our History with The Water Research Foundation
We are currently leading research projects regarding high-quality water and infrastructure reliability for The Water Research Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing technology and guidance documents for the water utility industry. Our experts, working in partnership with WRF-member utilities and universities, carefully examine new approaches to water characterization, treatment, and distribution, developing a knowledge base to help you make important decisions regarding the safety and future of your water systems.
For instance, when you need answers on how to achieve optimal corrosion control in your distribution system or how to apply emerging technology for arsenic and manganese removal, we have firsthand experience from the frontlines of research to help you choose the right approach and technology. Below is a list of current and past WRF projects completed by us. You may access published reports by following the link to WRF’s website via the Project Number listed below. Some reports are only accessible to subscribers through login credentials.
Project Name: Available Options for Regeneration or Disposal of PFAS-Laden Drinking Water Residuals, Media, and Waste
Project Number: 5285
To Be Completed: 2028
Project Name: Thinking Outside the Pipe: Comparison of Non-invasive, Non-destructive Condition Assessment Technologies for Distribution Pipe
Project Number: 5289
To Be Completed: 2028
Project Name: Assessment of Corrosion Control Treatment Pipe Rig Study Data Compared to Distribution System Lead Levels
Project Number: 5299
To Be Completed: 2027
Project Name: Navigating One Water Planning through Municipal Water Programs: Meeting Multiple Objectives and Regulatory Challenges
Project Number: 5175
To Be Completed: 2026
Learn More: Navigating One Water Planning Through Municipal Water Programs
Project Name: One Water Program Management: A Knowledge Base and Guidance Manual
Project Number: 5196
To Be Completed: 2025
Learn More: The Water Industry’s First Research Project of its Kind on Program Management
Project Name: Managing Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe (PCCP) to Extend Asset Life
Project Number: 5069
To Be Completed: 2024
Project Name: Guidance for Using Pipe Loops to Inform Lead and Copper Corrosion Control Treatment Decisions
Project Number: 5081
Completed: 2023
Learn More: Guidance on Pipe Rigs for Corrosion Studies With The Water Research Foundation
Project Name: Guidelines for Optimizing Nutrient Removal Plant Performance
Project Number: 4973
Completed: 2023
Learn More: Dual Research Projects Investigate Regulatory and Technology Nutrient Management Strategies
Project Name: Holistic Approach to Improved Nutrient Management: Phase 1
Project Number: 4974
Completed: 2022
In the News: Climate Change and Holistic Nutrient Management
Learn More: Dual Research Projects Investigate Regulatory and Technology Nutrient Management Strategies
Project Name: A Biofiltration Guidance Manual for Rapid-Rate Filtration Facilities
Project Number: 4719
Completed: 2020
Project Name: Efficient, Cost-Effective Nutrient Removal from Wastewater
Project Number: 4827
Completed: 2019
Learn More: Nutrient Removal Challenge Program Management
Project Name: Guidance Manual for Monitoring Biological Filtration of Drinking Water
Project Number: 4620
Completed: 2019
Project Name: Retrofit and Management of Metallic Pipe with Cathodic Protection
Project Number: 4618
Completed: 2018
Project Name: Optimizing Biofiltration for Various Source Water Quality
Project Number: 4555
Completed: 2018
Project Name: Leveraging Data from Non-Destructive Examinations to Help Select Ferrous Water Mains for Renewal
Project Number: 4471
Completed: 2018
Project Name: Sources, Chemistry, Fate, and Transport of Chromium in Drinking Water Treatment Plants and Distribution Systems
Project Number: 4497
Completed: 2017
Project Name: Converting Conventional Filters to Biofilters
Project Number: 4496
Completed: 2017
Project Name: Managing Infrastructure Risk: The Consequence of Failure for Buried Assets
Project Number: 4451
Completed: 2017
Project Name: Sustainability Evaluation of Nutrient Removal Technologies Using Comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment
Project Number: 1531
Completed: 2016
Project Name: Nutrient Management Volume III: Development of Nutrient Permitting Frameworks
Project Number: 1527
Completed: 2016
Project Name: Nutrient Speciation and Refractory Compounds in Water Quality Models
Project Number: 1506
Completed: 2016
Project Name: Scoping Study to Review the Contributions of Corrosion to Chromium in Drinking Water
Project Number: 4562
Completed: 2016
Project Name: Full-Scale Demonstration of Engineered Biofiltration and Development of a Biofiltration Performance-Tracking Tool
Project Number: 4525
Completed: 2016
Project Name: North American Biofiltration Knowledge Base
Project Number: 4459
Completed: 2016
Project Name: Optimizing Filter Conditions for Improved Manganese Control During Conversion to Biofiltration
Project Number: 4448
Completed: 2016
Project Name: Demonstrate UV System Validation by Lagrangian Actinometry Using Dyed-Microspheres
Project Number: 4217
Completed: 2016
Project Name: Develop and Demonstrate UV Reactor Validation Protocol Using Dyed-Microspheres Actinometry
Project Number: 4112
Completed: 2016
Project Name: Full-Plant Deammonification for Energy Positive Nitrogen Removal
Project Number: 1469
Completed: 2015
Project Name: Application of Membrane Bioreactor Processes for Achieving Low Effluent Nutrient Concentrations
Project Number: 1522
Completed: 2015
Project Name: Short-cut Nitrogen Removal Consensus Document
Project Number: 1485
Completed: 2015
Project Name: Development of an Effective Asbestos Cement Distribution Pipe Management Strategy for Utilities
Project Number: 4480
Completed: 2015
Project Name: The Assess-and-Fix Approach: Using Non-Destructive Evaluations to Help Select Pipe Renewal Methods
Project Number: 4473
Completed: 2015
Project Name: Management of Nuisance Aquatic Species at Pacific Northwest Drinking Water Utilities
Project Number: 4364
Completed: 2015
Project Name: Legacy of Manganese Accumulation in Water Systems
Project Number: 4314
Completed: 2015
Project Name: Answers to Challenging Infrastructure Management Questions
Project Number: 4367
Completed: 2014
Project Name: Acoustic Signal Processing for Pipe Condition Assessment
Project Number: 4360
Completed: 2014
Project Name: Optimizing Engineered Biofiltration
Project Number: 4346
Completed: 2014
Project Name: Effective Microbial Control Strategies for Main Breaks and Depressurization
Project Number: 4307
Completed: 2014
Project Name: Uptake by Algae of Dissolved Organic Nitrogen from BNR Treatment Plant Effluents
Project Number: 1509
Completed: 2013
Project Name: Guidance for the Treatment of Manganese
Project Number: 4373
Completed: 2013
Project Name: Defining and Enhancing the Safe Yield of a Multi-Use, Multi-Reservoir Water Supply
Project Number: 4304
Completed: 2013
Project Name: Demonstration of Membrane Zero Liquid Discharge for Drinking Water Systems: A Literature Review
Project Number: 1822
Completed: 2012
Project Name: Evaluation of Membrane Characterization Methods
Project Number: 4102
Completed: 2012
Project Name: Striking the Balance Between Nutrient Removal in Wastewater Treatment and Sustainability
Project Number: 1505
Completed: 2011
Project Name: Enhanced Reverse Osmosis Systems: Intermediate Treatment to Improve Recovery
Project Number: 4061
Completed: 2011
Project Name: Evaluation of Computational Fluid Dynamics for Modeling UV-Initiated Advanced Oxidation Processes
Project Number: 3176
Completed: 2011
Project Name: Technology Roadmap for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Plants in a Carbon-Constrained World
Project Number: 1545
Completed: 2010
Project Name: Nutrient Management: Regulatory Approaches to Protect Water Quality. Vol 1 - Review of Existing Practices
Project Number: 1511
Completed: 2010
Project Name: Protocol to Evaluate Alternative External Carbon Sources for Denitrification at Full-Scale Wastewater Treatment Plants
Project Number: 1507
Completed: 2010
Project Name: Low Phosphorus Analytical Measurement Study
Project Number: 1505
Completed: 2010
Project Name: Evaluation of VSEP to Enhance Water Recovery During Treatment of Brackish Water and RO Concentrate
Project Number: 4148
Completed: 2010
Project Name: Compendium of Best Practices in Water Infrastructure Asset Management – GWRC
Project Number: 4111
Completed: 2010
Project Name: Criteria for Optimized Distribution Systems
Project Number: 4109
Completed: 2010
Project Name: Global Review of Spray-on Structural Lining Technologies
Project Number: 4095
Completed: 2010
Project Name: Chloride to Sulfate Mass Ratio (CSMR): Changes from Water Treatment and its Impact on Lead Leaching in Potable Water
Project Number: 4088
Completed: 2010
Project Name: Guidelines for Developing, Calibrating, and Using Hydraulic Models
Project Number: 4018
Completed: 2010
Project Name: Assessment of Inorganics Accumulation in Drinking Water System Scales and Sediments
Project Number: 3118
Completed: 2010
Project Name: Effect of Changing Disinfectants on Distribution System Lead and Copper Release
Project Number: 3107
Completed: 2010
Project Name: Variability of Low Phosphorus Analytical Measurements
Project Number: 1510
Completed: 2009
Project Name: Strategy to Manage and Respond to Total Coliforms and E.coli in the Distribution System
Project Number:4130
Completed: 2009
Project Name: Investigation of Chemical Actinometer Microspheres for UV Dose-Distribution and Local Intensity Measurement
Project Number: 3139
Completed: 2009
Project Name: Strategies for Managing Total Coliform and E.Coli in Distribution Systems
Project Number: 3116
Completed: 2009
Project Name: Probabilistic Modeling Framework for Assessing Water Quality Sampling Programs
Project Number: 3017
Completed: 2009
Project Name: Phase II: Silver Biotic Ligand Model (BLM): Refinement of an Acute BLM Silver
Project Number: 1301
Completed: 2008
Project Name: Failure of Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe
Project Number: 4034
Completed: 2008
Project Name: Asset Management Research Needs Roadmap
Project Number: 4002
Completed: 2008
Project Name: Evaluation of the Dynamic Energy Consumption of Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems
Project Number: 3056
Completed: 2008
Project Name: Contribution of Service Line and Plumbing Fixtures to Lead and Copper Rule Compliance Issues
Project Number: 3018
Completed: 2008
Project Name: Criteria for Optimized Distribution Systems
Project Number: 4109
Completed: 2007
Project Name: Performance and Metal Release of Non-Leaded Brass Meters, Components, and Fittings
Project Number: 3112
Completed: 2007
Project Name: Long-Term Effects of Disinfection Changes on Water Quality
Project Number: 2940
Completed: 2007
Project Name: No-Dig and Low-Dig Service Connections Following Water Main Rehabilitation
Project Number: 2872
Completed: 2006
Project Name: Application of HACCP for Distribution System Protection
Project Number: 2856
Completed: 2006
Project Name: Distribution System Security Primer for Water Utilities
Project Number: 2931
Completed: 2005
Project Name: Development of Distribution System Water Quality Optimization Plans
Project Number: 2875
Completed: 2005
Project Name: Data Integration for Water Quality Management
Project Number: 2764
Completed: 2005
Project Name: Advanced Processes for Simultaneous Arsenic and Manganese Removal
Project Number: 2748
Completed: 2005
Project Name: External Corrosion and Corrosion Control of Buried Water Mains
Project Number: 2608
Completed: 2005
Project Name: Demonstration of Emerging Technologies for Arsenic Removal
Project Number: 2661
Completed: 2005
Project Name: Factors Influencing the Reliability of Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal
Project Number: 1051
Completed: 2005
Project Name: Optimizing Chloramine Treatment, Second Edition
Project Number: 2760
Completed: 2004
Project Name: Verification and Control of Pressure Transients and Intrusion in Distribution Systems
Project Number: 2686
Completed: 2004
Project Name: Post-Optimization Lead and Copper Control Monitoring Strategies
Project Number: 2679
Completed: 2004
Project Name: Optimizing Corrosion Control in Water Distribution Systems
Project Number: 2648
Completed: 2004
Project Name: Modeling DBP Formation Kinetics: Mechanistic and Spectroscopic Approaches
Project Number: 2597
Completed: 2004
Project Name: Establishing Site-Specific Flushing Velocities
Project Number: 2606
Completed: 2003
Project Name: Guidance Manual for Monitoring Distribution System Water Quality
Project Number: 2522
Completed: 2003
Project Name: Pathogen Intrusion into the Distribution System
Project Number: 436
Completed: 2003
Project Name: Development of Red Water Control Strategies
Project Number: 368
Completed: 2003
Project Name: Water Quality Models: A Survey and Assessment
Project Number: 1322
Completed: 2002
Project Name: Strategic Business Planning as a Water Resource Management Tool
Project Number: 2698
Completed: 2002
Project Name: Investigation of Pipe Cleaning Methods
Project Number: 2688
Completed: 2002
Project Name: Implementation of Arsenic Treatment Systems Part 2: Design Considerations, Operation, and Maintenance
Project Number: 2665
Completed: 2002
Project Name: Synthesis Document on Distribution System Infrastructure
Project Number: 2629
Completed: 2002
Project Name: Combining Adsorbents With Membranes for Water Treatment
Project Number: 2557
Completed: 2002
Project Name: Practices to Prevent Microbiological Contamination of Water Mains
Project Number: 2610
Completed: 2001
Project Name: Lead Pipe Rehabilitation and Replacement Techniques
Project Number: 465
Completed: 2000
Project Name: Guidance Manual for Maintaining Distribution System Water Quality
Project Number: 357
Completed: 2000
Project Name: Characterization of Natural Organic Matter in Drinking Water
Project Number: 159
Completed: 2000
Project Name: Distribution System Water Quality Changes following Corrosion Control Strategies
Project Number: 157
Completed: 2000
Project Name: Arsenic Treatability Options and Evaluation of Residuals Management Issues
Project Number: 153
Completed: 2000
Project Name: Synthesis Document on Arsenic in Drinking Water
Project Number: 2630
Completed: 1999
Project Name: Managing Constraints to Water Source Development
Project Number: 343
Completed: 1999
Project Name: Maintaining Water Quality in Finished Water Storage Facilities
Project Number: 254
Completed: 1999
Project Name: A General Framework for Corrosion Control based on Utility Experience
Project Number: 910
Completed: 1998
Project Name: Quality Energy Efficiency Retrofits for Water Systems
Project Number: 298
Completed: 1997
Project Name: Effects of Electrical Grounding on Pipe Integrity and Shock Hazard
Project Number: 913
Completed: 1996
Project Name: Aluminum, Drinking Water, and Alzheimer's Disease
Project Number: 818
Completed: 1996
Project Name: Nitrification Occurrence and Control in Chloraminated Water Systems
Project Number: 710
Completed: 1995
Project Name: An Assessment of Water Distribution Systems and Associated Research Needs
Project Number: 706
Completed: 1995
Project Name: Energy Management for Water and Wastewater Utilities
Project Number: 736
Completed: 1994
Project Name: NOM Adsorption onto Iron-Oxide-Coated Sand
Project Number: 635
Completed: 1994
Project Name: Development of a Pipe Loop Protocol for Lead Control
Project Number: 604
Completed: 1994
Project Name: Chloramine Effects on Distribution System Materials
Project Number: 508
Completed: 1994
Project Name: Optimizing Chloramine Treatment
Project Number: 610
Completed: 1993
Project Name: Lead Control Strategies
Project Number: 406
Completed: 1990
Project Name: Chemistry of Corrosion Inhibitors in Potable Water
Project Number: 106
Completed: 1990
Project Name: Economics of Internal Corrosion Control
Project Number: 311
Completed: 1989