Topics of Focus
Innovation and Technology
The Leaders Innovation Forum for Technology (LIFT) is a multi-pronged initiative undertaken by The Water Research Foundation (WRF) and the Water Environment Federation to help bring new water technology to the field quickly and efficiently.
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
During this reporting period, several activities to achieve Objectives 1 and 3 have been carried out,...
During this project period, a literature review was conducted, an experimental design was developed, and more.
During this reporting period, the project team made progress under the information gathering and project planning...
During this project period, the automated system was extended to detect fractures (i.e., structural defects that...
During this reporting period, the team continued to examine how the developed opportunistic pathogen (OP) monitoring...
During this project period, a March 2019 site visit to systems in Fresno was conducted, a...
During this reporting period, the research team continued to refine the Decision Support Framework (DSF) conceptual...
July 2018 - January 2019 - In this period, the researchers completed the literature review and...
During this project period, the research team conducted two literature surveys, selected detection techniques for evaluation,...
As part of project 4941, MOEA Application Guidance for Utility Planning, a kick-off meeting and introductory...
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.
Advances in Water Research

This issue features articles on managing nutrient pollution, cyanotoxins, hydrothermal processing, and more!