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
Reporting Period: January 2, 2020 – December 31, 2020. To date, the tasks completed include development...
Reporting Period: July 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020. During this project period, the research team...
Reporting Period: October 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020. Activities to-date include conducting the project kick-off...
Reporting Period: May 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020. To date, an evaluation of the WaterVal...
Reporting Period: September 1, 2020 - November 30, 2020. During this project period, the research team...
Reporting Period: September 1, 2020 – December 1, 2020. During this project period, the project team...
Reporting Period: June 1, 2020 – December 1, 2020. During this period, a survey was administered...
Reporting Period: May 2020 - October 2020. During this project period, there was a series of...
Reporting Period: July 1, 2020 – September 30, 2020. After MSU Laboratory re-opened in August 2020...
Reporting Period: June 16, 2020 – September 15, 2020. Activities to date have concentrated on (a)...
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.

NEW DATE: Full Lead Service Line Replacement Guidance

WRF Tech Scan Webcast Series: Energy Efficiency

Applied Fundamentals for Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal Optimization

Emerging Technologies for Nutrient Optimization

WRF Technology Scan Webcast Series: Operator Decision Support Tool

Filling the Gaps: Climate and Weather Information for Small and Medium size Water Utilities
Advances in Water Research
