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Acknowledgments

(For the “Acknowledgments” heading above use style “WRF_Title_Section_Title.” This will appear in the table of contents [TOC].)

Introduction paragraph here (optional. Use style “WRF_Paragraph.”)

Research Team (use style “WRF_Subhead_02_Not_in_TOC”)

Principal Investigators: (use style “WRF_Subhead_03”)

Name and degrees (use style “WRF_Team_Name_Degrees”)

Affiliation (use style “WRF_Team_Affiliation”)

Name and degrees

Affiliation

Name and degrees

Affiliation

Project Team:

Name and degrees

Affiliation

WRF Project Subcommittee or Other Contributors (use style “WRF_Subhead_02_Not_in_TOC”)

Name and degrees

Affiliation

Name and degrees

Affiliation

Name and degrees

Affiliation

WRF Staff (use style “WRF_Subhead_02_Not_in_TOC”)

Kenan Ozekin, PhD (use style “WRF_Team_Name_Degrees”)

Chief Research Officer (use style “WRF_Team_Title”)

Name and degrees of WRF staff that managed this project

<Title>

Name and degrees of WRF staff that managed this project

<Title>

Table of Contents

(For the “Table of Contents” heading above apply style “WRF_Title_Section_Title.” This will appear in the TOC.)

Acknowledgments	iii

Table of Contents	iv

List of Tables	v

List of Figures	vi

Acronyms and Abbreviations	vii

Executive Summary	viii

Chapter 1: Chapter Title	1

1.1	Subhead 01	1

1.1.1	Subhead 02	1

1.2	Subhead 01	5

Chapter 2: Chapter Title	6

2.1	Subhead 01	6

2.1.1	Subhead 02	6

Chapter 3: Chapter Title	8

3.1	Subhead 01	8

3.1.1	Subhead 02	8

3.2	Subhead 01	8

3.2.1	Subhead 02	9

Appendix A: Appendix Title	10

Appendix B: Appendix Title	11

References	12

To update this list, click on the list and press the F9 key. You can also right-click on the list and select Update Field. A dialogue box will prompt you to update the page numbers only or update the entire table. Delete these instructions when you are done with them.

List of Tables

(For the “List of Tables” heading above apply style “WRF_Title_Section_Title.” This will appear in the TOC.)

Note: Include all tables listed in the document, even those listed in the Executive Summary and Appendices.

Table 1. First Example of a Table.	3

Table 2. Example Table Caption Process.	5

Table 3. Second Example of a Table.	7

Table 4. Fourth Example of a Table.	9

Table A-1. Example Table in Appendix A.	10

Table B-1. Example Table in Appendix B.	11

To update this list, click on the list and press the F9 key. You can also right-click on the list and select Update Field. A dialogue box will prompt you to update the page numbers only or update the entire table. Delete these instructions when you are done with them.

List of Figures

(For the “List of Figures” heading above use style “WRF_Title_Section_Title.” This will appear in the TOC.)

Note: Include all figures listed in the document, even those listed in the Executive Summary and Appendices.

Figure 1. Patient Excreta and Secretia Production to Sewer.	2

Figure 2. Example Figure Caption Process.	3

Figure 3. Algae Floating on the Surface of a Pond.	6

To update this list, click on the list and press the F9 key. You can also right-click on the list and select Update Field. A dialogue box will prompt you to update the page numbers only or update the entire table. Delete these instructions when you are done with them.

Acronyms and Abbreviations

(For the “Acronyms and Abbreviations” heading above use style “WRF_Title_Section_Title.” This will appear in the TOC. Note: A good rule of thumb throughout the document is to only use an abbreviation or acronym if the phrase is used three or more times. Capitalize first word only, unless entry is a formal name, organization, etc.)

ABC	Axxxx bxxxx cxxxx (use style “WRF_Acronym_Abbrev”)

DEF	Dxxxx exxxx fxxxx

EPA	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Executive Summary

(For the “Executive Summary” heading above use style “WRF_Title_Section_Title.” This will appear in the TOC.)

Use the guidance below to develop your Executive Summary:

The Executive Summary should be easily read and understood, presenting the project’s main points using the following five headings for consistency:

ES.1 Key Benefits

ES.2 Background and Objectives

ES.3 Project Approach

ES.4 Key Results

ES.5 Key Findings

Within the Executive Summary, you may include relevant graphics (they can be graphics also included elsewhere in the report).

For figures in the Executive Summary, manually label the figure with the letters “ES,” a hyphen, and then the number (e.g., Figure ES-1, Figure ES-2). Then apply the style “WRF_Figure_Caption” to the entire caption. This will ensure that the figures are listed in the List of Figures. Figures in the Executive Summary do not need callouts.

The information and data included in the Executive Summary must be written in plain language so that it can readily understood without referring to the main report.

Key Benefits (use style “WRF_Subhead_01_Exec_Sum_Numbered”)

Provide 3–5 bullets briefly listing key benefits of this research project, for example:

Why is this project important?

How will this research help utilities and the overall water sector?

What solutions, recommendations, or tools does this research provide?

Please make sure at least one bullet is written in terms a lay audience can understand. Key benefits bullets will be used by WRF to promote your project. If there is a particular graphic produced by the project team that encapsulates a key benefit, feel free to add it here with the 3–5 bullets. You may insert additional paragraphs here (150–250 words) to supplement the 3–5 bullets above.

Background and Objectives

(200–250 words): Provide high-level project context:

Why is this research important?

What were the drivers behind this research?

What is the central issue or question you are trying to answer?

What were the project objectives?

Project Approach

(150–200 words): Briefly describe how you sought to answer the question. Keep this broad/high-level (e.g., if you conducted a utility survey, mention the survey but do not list all the specific questions asked).

Key Results

Provide 3–5 bullets summarizing the critical results of the research (more technical, detailed findings). You may insert additional paragraphs here (300–400 words) to supplement the 3–5 bullets above.

Related WRF Research

(To be filled out by WRF)

Chapter Title

(For Chapter #: Chapter Title above write the title out in title case, highlight, and then apply style “WRF_Chapter_#_and_Title.” The style will add “Chapter #:” before the title and automatically assign a number. “WRF_Chapter_#_and_Title” styles will appear in the TOC.)

Subhead 01

For Subhead 01 apply the style “WRF_Subhead_01_Chapter_Numbered.” This heading should be in title case. The style “WRF_Subhead_01_Chapter_Numbered” is automatically numbered based on the last styled Chapter #. Applying this style to the subheading title will add the correct number (e.g., 1.1) depending on its location in the text. “WRF_Subhead_01_Numbered” styles will appear in the TOC.

Subhead 02

For Subhead 02 apply the style “WRF_Subhead_02_Numbered.” This heading should be in title case.) The style “WRF_Subhead_02_Numbered” is automatically numbered based on the last styled Chapter #. Applying this style to the subheading title will add the correct number (e.g., 1.1.1) depending on its location in the text. “WRF_Subhead_02_Numbered” styles will appear in the TOC.

Here is an example of a multilevel bulleted list:

Use “WRF_Bullet_01” style for first-level bullets

For second-level bullets use:

WRF_Bullet_02

For third-level bullets use:

WRF_Bullet_03

WRF_Bullet_03

Subhead 03

For Subhead 03 apply the style “WRF_Subhead_03_Numbered.” This heading should be in title case. The style “WRF_Subhead_03_Numbered” is automatically numbered based on the last styled Chapter #. Applying this style to the subheading title will add the correct number (e.g., 1.1.1.1) depending on its location in the text. "WRF_Subhead_03_Numbered" styles will not appear in the TOC.

Subhead 04

For Subhead 4 apply the style “WRF_Subhead_04.” This heading should be in title case. The style “WRF_Subhead_04” is not numbered. "WRF_Subhead_04" styles will not appear in the TOC.

Here is an example of a multilevel numbered list.

WRF_List_01

WRF_List_01

WRF_List_02

WRF_List_02

WRF_List_03

WRF_List_03

For equations, use a two-column borderless table (1st column 75% width, 2nd column 25% width – you are welcome to copy the table below). Place the equation in the first column and center. Place the equation number in the second column and center. In addition, all equations need their variables defined beginning with “where:” in the format below.

Equation 1

where:	C = concentration of reactant or product

D = hydrodynamic dispersion coefficient (cm2/sec)

where:	D = v + D* (= dispersivity (cm) and D* = diffusion coefficient in media (cm2/sec)), ...

For figures, copy and place a figure into the document with "Wrap Text" as "In Line with Text," highlight it, and apply the style “WRF_Figure/Image_Centered.” Please ensure that you provide a figure callout describing the figure data in the paragraph preceding the figure.

Figure 1. Patient Excreta and Secretia Production to Sewer.

Note: Other descriptive or explanatory text (use style “WRF_Figure_Note_Source.”)

Source: Include source information if applicable (use style “WRF_Figure_Note_Source.”)

Inserting a Caption: To add an automated figure label and number based on the last one used (e.g., "Figure 2") complete the following steps:

Type out the figure caption in title case and with a period at the end (e.g., “Example Figure Caption Process.”)

Place the cursor before the beginning of the caption title.

Proceed to the "References" tab then "Insert Caption” to automatically assign a figure label and the next number.

In the “Caption” dialogue window that appears (see screenshot below) make sure the “Label:” option says “Figure.”

“Position” should be greyed out if you placed your cursor before the caption title.

Press "Ok."

As shown in the screenshot above, "Figure 2" will be added on the page before the figure caption because "Figure 1" is already used above for the figure caption, "Patient Excreta and Secretia Production to Sewer." On the page, it will look like this (italicized and smaller font size):

Figure 2Example Figure Caption Process.

After the number add a period and one space. Highlight the entire caption and apply style “WRF_Figure_Caption.” All captions should be in title case with a period at the end. Assigning this style will add this figure number and title to the "List of Figures" once the list is manually updated. On the page it will look like this:

Figure 2. Example Figure Caption Process.

(Note: If the entire label, number, and caption is highlighted, the "2" is highlighted in a darker grey indicating that this is a dynamic field.)

Apply the above process to all figure captions in the document. In addition, if you add a new figure later in the process, then all the figure captions will renumber automatically in the proper order. If you do add a new figure do not forget to update your figure callouts.

To enhance accessibility, provide a visual description of the image in the alt text (Format Picture>Alt Text>Description) and end it with a period. This description should not be the same as the caption.

For tables, you can copy the structure of the table below to use as your table. The column header should use the style “WRF_Table_Header” with fill color R:191 G:216 B:216. The table contents should use the style “WRF_Table_Content.” Please ensure that you provide a table callout describing the table data in the paragraph preceding the figure.

Table 1. First Example of a Table.

Note: Other descriptive or explanatory text (use style “WRF_Table_Note_Source.”)

Source: Include source information if applicable (use style “WRF_Table_Note_Source.”)

Column Head WRF_Table_Header Fill color R:191 G:216 B:216	Column Head	Column Head
WRF_Table_Content style	Contents	Contents
Contents	Contents	Contents
Contents	Contents	Contents

Inserting a Caption: To add an automated table label and number based on the last one used (e.g., "Table #") complete the following steps:

Type out the table caption in title case and with a period at the end (e.g., “Example Table Caption Process.”)

Place the cursor before the beginning of the caption title.

Proceed to the "References" tab then "Insert Caption” to automatically assign a table label and the next number.

In the “Caption” dialogue window that appears (see screenshot below) make sure the “Label:” option says “Table.”

“Position” should be greyed out if the cursor was placed before the caption title.

Press "Ok."

As shown in the screenshot above, "Table 2" will be added on the page before the table caption because "Table 1" is already used above for the table caption, "First Example of a Table." On the page, it will look like this (italicized and smaller font size):

Table 2Example Table Caption Process.

After the number, add a period and one space. Highlight the entire caption and apply style “WRF_Table_Caption.” All captions should be in title case with a period at the end. Assigning this style will add this table number and title to the "List of Tables" once the list is manually updated. On the page it will look like this:

Table 2. Example Table Caption Process.

Apply the above process to all table captions in the document. In addition, if you add a new table later in the process, then all the table captions will renumber automatically in the proper order. If you do add a new table do not forget to update your table callouts.

Subhead 01

(For Subhead 01 apply style “WRF_Subhead_01_Chapter_Numbered.” Heading should be in title case.)

This is the “WRF_Callout_Box” style. Callout boxes should be used for existing information in the text that the author would like to highlight for the reader.

WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt.

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Chapter Title

Subhead 01

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Here is the callout for the third figure below (Figure 3).

Subhead 02

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Here is the callout for the third table below (Table 3).

Subhead 03

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Figure 3. Algae Floating on the Surface of a Pond.

Source: 2018 Wolfgang Filser/iStock.

Table 3. Second Example of a Table.

Column Head Apply style: WRF_Table_Header Fill color R:191 G:216 B:216	Column Head	Column Head
WRF_Table_Content style	Contents	Contents
Contents	Contents	Contents
Contents	Contents	Contents

Chapter Title

Subhead 01

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Subhead 02

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Subhead 03

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Another example of a callout box that spans the width of the page. The “WRF_Callout_Box” style is Calibri 12pt, italics. To increase the height or length, select the callout box and drag one of the little squares to the desired length or height.

Subhead 4

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Subhead 01

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Subhead 02

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Subhead 03

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Here is the callout for the fourth table below (Table 4).

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Table 4. Fourth Example of a Table.

Column Head WRF_Table_Header Fill color R:191 G:216 B:216	Column Head	Column Head
WRF_Table_Content style	Contents	Contents
Contents	Contents	Contents
Contents	Contents	Contents

Appendix Title

(For the Appendix Letter use “WRF_Appendix_Letter_and_Title”)

Subhead 01 Title (use A.1 WRF_Subhead_01_Appendix)

WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt.

Subhead 01 Title (use A.1 WRF_Subhead_01_Appendix)

WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt. WRF_Paragraph style is Times New Roman 12pt.

Using a Subhead 02 style in an Appendix is discouraged. If you must use one then manually type out the number (e.g., A.2.1) then the heading title, and apply the style “WRF_Subhead_02_Not_in_TOC.”

For tables or figures in the Appendix, manually label the table/figure with the appendix letter (A, B, C, etc.), a hyphen, and then the number (e.g., Table A-1, Table A-2 or Figure A-1, Figure A-2). Then apply the style “WRF_Table_Caption” to the entire caption. This will ensure that the tables or figures will be listed in the List of Tables/Figures. Tables or figures in the Appendices do not need callouts.

Table A-1. Example Table in Appendix A.

WRF_Table_Header	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents
WRF_Table_Content	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents
Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents
Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents

Appendix Title

Subhead 01 (use A.1 WRF_Subhead_01_Appendix)

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Subhead 01 Title (use A.1 WRF_Subhead_01_Appendix)

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Table B-1. Example Table in Appendix B.

WRF_Table_Header	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents
WRF_Table_Content	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents
Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents
Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents	Contents

References

In-Text Citations

Cite in-text references in the body of the report in this format: (Author Last Name Year). Note: No punctuation between name and year. For references with three or more authors, use the first author’s last name followed by et al. in the citation; for references with two or fewer authors, use all author last names.

Examples:

(WRF 2018)

(Smith et al. 2016)

(Greene and Doe 2015)

References Section

Refer to the most recent edition of The Chicago Manual of Style "Author-Date Style" as a guide to referencing different types of documents. Your reference list should be in alphabetical order. It is critical that the references listed on these pages agree exactly with the in-text citations and vice-versa.

At a minimum, each reference listing should contain information on the authors, publication year, title, publisher, and DOI URL or website URL (if available).

The following are examples of our preferred styles for the References section.

WRF Research Report

Cornwell, David, Michael Sun, Rebecca Slabaugh, et al. 2023. Guidance for Using Pipe Rigs to Inform Lead and Copper Corrosion Control Treatment Decisions. Project 5081. Denver, CO: The Water Research Foundation. https://www.waterrf.org/research/projects/guidance-using-pipe-rigs-inform-lead-and-copper-corrosion-control-treatment.

Other Research Report or Book

Heinrich, Ari Larissa. 2008. The Afterlife of Images: Translating the Pathological Body Between China and the West. Durham, NC: Duke University Press. https://doi.org/10.1215/9780822388821.

Minow, Newton N., and Craig L. LaMay. 2008. Inside the Presidential Debates: Their Improbable Past and Promising Future. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/I/bo5759243.html.

Chapter in Edited Books

Doyle, Kathleen. 2023. “The Queen Mary Psalter.” In The Book by Design: The Remarkable Story of the World’s Greatest Invention, edited by P. J. M. Marks and Stephen Parkin. University of Chicago Press. https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.7208/chicago/9780226824109/html.

Journal Article

Agthe, Donald, and R. Bruce Billings. 2002. “Water Price Influence on Apartment Complex Water Use.” J. of Water Resour. Plann. and Manage, 128 (5): 366. https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9496(2002)128:5(366).

Online Journal Article

Liu, Jui-Ch’i. 2015. “Beholding the Feminine Sublime: Lee Miller’s War Photography.” Signs, 40 (2): 308-19. https://doi.org/10.1086/678242.

Papers in Conference Proceedings

O’Connor, John T., Blaise J. Brazos, W.C. Ford, L.L. Duesenberg, and B. Summerford. 1984. “Chemical and Microbiological Evaluations of Drinking Water Systems in Missouri” in Proc. of the Twelfth Annual AWWA Water Quality Technology Conference. Denver, CO: AWWA.

Acts and Public Laws

Energy Policy Act. 1992. Pub. L. 102-486, Sec.123, 106 Stat. 2817.

Rules and Regulations

California Code of Regulations. 2014. “Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 14, Article 3: Amend Section 64213.” https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/drinkingwater/documents/HexavalentChromiumMCL/DPH-11-005HCMCLRegText.pdf.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 2016. “Third Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule.” http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/rulesregs/sdwa/ucmr/ucmr3/.

Newspaper or Magazine Article

Blum, Dani. 2023. “Are Flax Seeds All That?” New York Times, December 13. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/13/well/eat/flax-seeds-benefits.html.

Meikle, James. 2015. “WHO Report: Nearly 75% of Men and 65% of Women in UK to Be Overweight by 2030 – Study.” Guardian (UK edition), May 6, 2015. http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/may/05/obesity-crisis-projections-uk-2030-men-women.

Dissertation or Thesis

Vedrashko, Ilya. 2006. “Advertising in Computer Games.” Master’s thesis, MIT. http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/39144.

Website

American Water Resources. n.d. “About Us.” Accessed May 1, 2025. https://beta.awrusa.com/company/about-us.

Google. 2024. “Privacy Policy.” Privacy & Terms. Effective September 16. https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Social Media

Chicago Manual of Style. 2015. “Is the World Ready for Singular They? We Thought so Back in 1993.” Facebook, April 17, 2015. https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoManual/posts/10152906193679151.

Souza, P. (@petesouza). 2016. “President Obama Bids Farewell to President Xi of China at the Conclusion of the Nuclear Security Summit.” Instagram photo, April 1, 2016. https://www.instagram.com/p/BDrmfXTtNCt/.

Personal Communication

Personal communications, including email and text messages and direct messages sent through social media, are usually cited in the text only. They are rarely included in a reference list.

Personal Communication In-Text Citation

(Sam Gomez, Facebook message to author, August 1, 2017)

Webcast

Moeller, J., S. Klaus, C. deBarbadillo, and M. Parsons. 2025. “PdNA Webcast Series, Part 1: What is PdNA and Is My Facility a Good Candidate for It?” The Water Research Foundation Webcast, May 13. https://www.waterrf.org/resource/pdna-webcast-series-part-1-what-pdna-and-my-facility-good-candidate-it.

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