The Foundation will release six new Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in the coming months for new projects under the Solicited Research Program. The Board approved the projects for funding at its March 6 meeting in Las Vegas, NV.
Case Studies of Seasonal Storage of Reclaimed Water for Discharge into Surface Waters (WRF-09-05)
This proposed investigation aims to provide an overview of "lessons learned" from existing case histories where treated wastewater and/or stormwater is discharged into surface waters and then subsequently withdrawn after various time periods. The proposed project will determine (1) range of treatment technologies and water quality discharged, (2) seasonal storage/withdrawal experiences, (3) drivers for application, (4) managers and public perspectives, (5) advantages and disadvantages of this approach, and (6) Identification of subsequent research needs.
Project Manager: Julie Minton
The Effect of Prior Knowledge of "Unplanned" Potable Reuse on Acceptance of "Planned" Potable Reuse (WRF-09-01)
The main objective of this project is to investigate and determine if community knowledge and awareness of "unplanned" effluent discharges into the raw water supply improves acceptance of "planned" discharges. This will be accomplished by testing communication techniques, determining whether discharge influences community acceptance, and advancing knowledge regarding how drinking water treatment influences community acceptance of recycled water.
Project Manager: Caroline Sherony
New Techniques for Real-Time Monitoring of Membrane Integrity (WRF-09-06)
The goal of this project is to develop new instruments or methods that assess membrane integrity related to removal of enteric viruses. The study will also assess the compliance of the method with the requirements for virus removal.
Project Manager: Caroline Sherony
Utilization of HACCP Approach for Evaluating Integrity of Treatment Barriers for Reuse (WRF-09-03)
This project seeks to develop an alternative approach for evaluating microbial water quality of recycled water effluent through the HACCP process. It will document the applicability of HACCP for monitoring and control of reclaimed water processes.
Project Manager: Julie Minton
The Value of Water Supply Reliability in the CII Sector (WRF-09-04)
The objective of this project is to determine more accurately the value of water (and the value of the reliability of water supply) to key components of the CII sector through the application of relevant economic valuation techniques. It will provide improved empirical information on the value of water supply reliability.
Project Manager: Julie Minton
When to Use indirect Potable Reuse Systems vs. Dual Pipe Systems With or Without Point of Use Treatment (WRF-09-02)
The goal of this project is to create a planning framework with a toolkit to compare indirect potable reuse (IPR) and dual pipe reclaimed water distribution systems that can include point of use treatment requirements, enabling utilities to make an informed decision in the investment of reuse options.
Project Manager: Caroline Sherony
For information about submitting a proposal to the WateReuse Foundation, click here.