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The Water Research Foundation to Host Wastewater Surveillance Global Update Symposium
On April 26, The Water Research Foundation (WRF) will host an online symposium to share updates on wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) activities from around the world, with a focus on how...
2021 Intelligent Water Systems Challenge Launched
The 2021 Intelligent Water Systems Challenge (IWS Challenge) is underway and will showcase innovative ways that intelligent water systems can be utilized by utilities to improve resilience. The overarching goal...
WRF Issues Requests for Proposals for Projects on Stormwater and Biological Nutrient Removal
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has released Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for two projects funded through WRF’s Research Priority Program. This strategic program enables WRF to address broadly relevant subscriber...
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WRF to Host Webcast on SARS-CoV-2 Study, Publishes Project Deliverables
Today, The Water Research Foundation opened registration for a webcast presenting the findings of Interlaboratory and Methods Assessment of the SARS-CoV-2 Genetic Signal in Wastewater (project 5089). The webcast is...
WRF Names UC Irvine as Lead Researcher for SARS-CoV-2 Study
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) announced that a team from the University of California at Irvine will lead Understanding the Factors that Affect the Detection and Variability of SARS-CoV-2 in...
WRF Announces 2020 Paul L. Busch Award Winner
$100K Research Prize Will Advance Innovative Water Separation Technologies The Water Research Foundation announced today that Dr. Shihong Lin is the recipient of the 2020 Paul L. Busch $100,000 research...
WRF Wins EPA Grant to Reduce Nutrients for Harmful Algal Blooms Management
Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced nearly $1 million in funding awarded to The Water Research Foundation to lead a critical project to reduce nutrients for harmful...
WRF Honors Top Researcher and Utilities with Awards
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) announced that it has awarded the 2020 Dr. Pankaj Parekh Research Innovation Award to Dr. David Cornwell, President of Cornwell Engineering Group; and the 2020...
WRF Announces the Release of RFPs for 12 Research Projects
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has released Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for 12 new projects funded through WRF’s Research Priority Program. This strategic program enables WRF to address broadly relevant...
WRF Publishes Recommendations from Global Experts on Wastewater Surveillance of the COVID-19 Genetic Signal in Sewersheds
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) published the recommended best practices from global experts that contributed to WRF’s international water research summit on wastewater surveillance of the genetic signal of COVID-19...
WRF Releases RFQ for SARS-CoV-2 Study
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to identify a research team to lead a project evaluating existing methods and testing reliability for the genetic signal...
WRF Seeks Laboratories to Participate in SARS-CoV-2 Study
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is seeking laboratories to participate in an interlaboratory and methods assessment of the SARS-CoV-2 genetic signal in wastewater. This project was identified as a high-priority...
Water Sector Seeks Applications for Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program
The application period is open for the Utility of the Future Today recognition program, which honors water resource recovery facilities for community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such...
The Water Research Foundation Funds 12 New Projects, Seeks Partners
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has funded 12 new Research Priority Program projects with a total funding amount of $2,125,000. This research allocation will be significantly leveraged with partnership funding...
The Water Research Foundation Announces New COVID-19 Research Effort
As an immediate follow-on to the Virtual International Water Research Summit on Environmental Surveillance of COVID-19 Indicators in Sewersheds, The Water Research Foundation will release Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and...
Speakers Announced for the Closing Session of The Water Research Foundation’s Virtual International Water Research Summit on Environmental Surveillance of COVID-19 Indicators in Sewersheds
Today, The Water Research Foundation announced the agenda and presenters for the Closing Session of the Virtual International Water Research Summit on Environmental Surveillance of COVID-19 Indicators in Sewersheds. This...
Speakers Announced for Virtual International Water Research Summit on Environmental Surveillance of COVID-19 Indicators in Sewersheds
Today, The Water Research Foundation announced the presenters for the Opening Session of the Virtual International Water Research Summit on Environmental Surveillance of COVID-19 Indicators in Sewersheds. This international cohort...
Registration Open for The Water Research Foundation’s Virtual International Water Research Summit on Environmental Surveillance of COVID-19 Indicators in Sewersheds
Registration is now open for the Opening and Closing Sessions of The Water Research Foundation’s Virtual International Water Research Summit on Environmental Surveillance of COVID-19 Indicators in Sewersheds. During the...
WRF Announces Structure, Co-Chairs for Virtual International Water Research Summit on Environmental Surveillance of COVID-19 Indicators in Sewersheds
Today, The Water Research Foundation (WRF) announced the Working Group Co-Chairs and structure for its groundbreaking event, the Virtual International Water Research Summit on Environmental Surveillance of COVID-19 Indicators in...