Topics of Focus
Innovation at WRF
Our Innovation Program is a multi-pronged initiative to help bring new water technology to the field quickly and efficiently. The program provides a seamless pipeline for research outcomes to culminate in the implementation of innovative processes and technologies.
Technology Evaluations
Facility and industry end users share the cost of conducting demonstrations to accelerate adoption of new technologies.
People and Policy
Bench-marking how individual utilities accomplish the identification of resources and policies needed to implement effective research and development.
Communication
In-depth training, education, and outreach designed to promote innovation.
Informal Forum for R&D
Managers and individuals responsible for technology identification and deployment share experiences, activities, and interests.
Recent Updates
Reporting Period: November 15, 2021 - August 15, 2022
Reporting Period: November 1, 2022 – February 1, 2023
Reporting Period: November 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Reporting Period: April – October 2022
Reporting Period: August 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Reporting Period: May 1, 2022 – October 1, 2022
Reporting Period: July 15, 2022 - January 15, 2023
Reporting Period: July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2022
Reporting Period: November 16, 2022 - January 16, 2023
Events
Throughout the year, WRF hosts and participates in events that focus on critical water quality issues. From web seminars to research workshops, these events provide opportunities for you to learn about new research from water quality experts and to share ideas and connect with other industry professionals.

Methods for Detecting and Differentiating Opportunistic Premise Plumbing Pathogens (OPPPs) to Determine Efficacy of Control and Treatment Technologies

Towards Innovation-Stimulating Regulations-Nutrient Regulations: a Global Perspective with Implications for the United States

Advances in Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Implementing Mitigation Strategies
Advances in Water Research

This issue features some of our most impactful projects of 2022, addressing topics such as PFAS, potable reuse, and risk management.