DWSPP Workshop: Developing a Research Strategy for the Potomac Watershed

Jun 25, 2025


DWSPP Workshop: Developing a Research Strategy for the Potomac Watershed
 

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Virtual
11:00 am - 3:30 pm
 

Thursday, October 16, 2025
In Person at WSSC Headquarters, Laurel, MD
9:00 am - 3:30 pm

 
This is a free event; however, registration is required and seating is limited.
 

This workshop will provide a state of the science on source water challenges and their applicability to the DWSPP. We will identify, develop, and prioritize short-term and long-term research opportunities for the DWSPP for future funding. 

Workshop Goals and Objectives:

  1. To identify source water challenges and their applicability to the DWSPP
  2. To identify and prioritize short-term and long-term research opportunities for the DWSPP.
  3. To discuss the potential for research to be funded through WRF Facilitated Research
     

Background Information - DWSPP

DWSPP Website

2024 DWSPP Annual Report

DWSPP Framework

 

Background Information - WRF

  • Algae
    • Cyanobacteria Synthesis Document
    • WRF 4912 - Developing Guidance for Evaluation and Implementation for Control of HABs in Source Water
    • WRF 4914 - Utility Responses to Cyanobacterial/Cyanotoxin Events: Case Studies and Lessons Learned
    • WRF 5120 - Utility Field Guide for Developing a Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxin Monitoring Program
    • Project 5154 - Autonomous in situ Monitoring of Harmful Algal Blooms
       
  • PFAS
    • Project 5269 - Understanding the Factors Affecting PFAS Variability in the Potomac River Watershed
    • Project 5337 - Breaking the Forever PFAS Cycle: Recycle Stream Treatment to Reduce PFAS Loading to WRRF Influent and Biosolids​
    • Project 5345 - One PFAS: A One Water Approach to Managing PFAS Pollution
    • Project 5276 - PFAS Fingerprinting Source Identification Using Machine Learning
       
  • Microplastics
    • Project 5318 - Collaborative Forum on Microplastics Research
    • Project 5088 - Defining Exposures of Microplastics/Fibers (MPs) in Treated Waters and Wastewaters: Occurrence, Monitoring, and Management Strategies
       
  • General Source Water Protection / Other
    • Project 5246 - Quantifying the Performance of Source Water Protection Measures to Improve Utilities’ Decision Making
    • Project 5175 - Navigating One Water Planning through Municipal Water Programs: Meeting Multiple Objectives and Regulatory Challenges
    • Project 4974 - Holistic Approach to Improved Nutrient Management
    • Project 5356 - Ensuring Resilient and Successful Source Water Protection Programs under Extreme Events and in a Changing Climate
    • WRF Climate Change Related Projects


 

Agenda

Agenda

 

Questions?

If you have any questions about this workshop, please contact Julie Minton.