April 27 marked the beginning of Water Week 2020, as thousands of representatives from across the water sector — including wastewater, drinking...
Entries Tagged Water Research Foundation (WRF)
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EPA’s National Water Reuse Action Plan Makes Reuse a National Priority
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), alongside federal partners, will release the National Water Reuse Action Plan: Collaborative Implementation, a collection of...
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You Know About Struvite. Now Meet Brushite — From a New Phosphorus Recovery Process
Nutrient recovery is a growing component of clean-water plant operations. Most often the target is phosphorus.
The various motivations to isolate phosphorus include...
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What's to Be Done About PFAS in Wastewater and Biosolids? Here Are Two Perspectives on the Issue.
Yes. No. Maybe. Depends on the circumstances. Requires more research.
Like so many questions about contaminants in the environment, the issue of perfluorooctane...
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WRF Announces Awards for Achievements in the Water Sector at ACE19
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) announced it has awarded the 2019 Dr. Pankaj Parekh Research Innovation Award to Dr. Karl Linden, Mortenson...
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Here's What's in Store in Water Research — From Technology to People Issues
Entry 226446When we think of research in the water industry, we tend to picture microbiology, chemistry process changes, instrumentation and controls.
That’s part...
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Worth Noting - May 2019
People/Awards
Nancy Hausrath was hired as utilities director for the City of Hagerstown, Maryland.
Brandon Kelly was hired as director of the Department...
The Water Research Foundation names new CEO
The Water Research Foundation named Dr. Peter Grevatt as chief executive officer. He has over 30 years’ experience leading the implementation of...
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Reverse Osmosis Is Costly. Here's a Cost-Effective Way to Make Water for Direct Portable Reuse.
As various regions of the country struggle with stressed drinking water supplies, direct potable reuse of wastewater is gaining acceptance.
Various hurdles stand...
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WRF Releases RFPs/RFQ for Four Potable Reuse Projects
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) announces that Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) are available for four new...
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Industry News: December 2018
The Water Research Foundation names new CEOThe Water Research Foundation named Dr. Peter Grevatt as chief executive officer. He has over 30...
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WRF Announces 2018 Paul L. Busch Award Winner
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) recently announced Krista Rule Wigginton, Ph.D., as the 2018 Paul L. Busch Award winner during WEFTEC in New...
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New Tool Simplifies Analysis of Alternative Water Supply Options
Many utilities face water scarcity and a future of uncertain supply. In response, they're diversifying their supply portfolios with alternatives to surface...
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Exploring Co-digestion? Learn the Secrets of Success From Industry Insiders
Co-digestion of food waste with wastewater residuals holds substantial promise as a way to increase renewable energy, reduce costs and create environmental...








