Although studies have shown that #microplastics are widespread across the planet, analytical methods are both cumbersome and limited, and there is still much to learn about the impact of microplastics on human and ecological health . . .

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Microplastics are EVERYWHERE, and we need to know more. Project 5155 addresses this worldwide issue . . .

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Project 5155 built necessary water sector knowledge about the microplastics issues of greatest consumer interest and proactively…

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Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department and the University of Arizona’s Water & Energy Sustainable Technology Center have partnered with the US Army for the creation of a grant-funded, workforce development program . . .

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Water systems are invariably connected to other utilities and activities. Practices to ensure good partnerships between these entities should be implemented . . . Intrigued? 🧐

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Happy Earth Day! 🌎 Did you know . . . WRF has a climate change research portfolio with EIGHTY projects!? 😱

Our research covers:
💧 Climate adaptation/mitigation
💨 Greenhouse gas emissions
📈 Climate risk assessment
🤓 and more!

👉 Check it all out on our #ClimateChange Topic…

Our Tailored Collaboration Program supports regional or utility-specific research concepts by providing up to $150,000 in matching funds to WRF subscribing utilities 💸

“The WRF match enables subscribers to accomplish more with their research while also benefiting from WRF’s…

Who will carry on the legacy?

🏆 Nominations for the 2024 Paul L. Busch Award are officially OPEN 🏆

Recipients of the Award receive a grant of $100,000 to continue their work, take risks, and explore new directions 💵

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“Access to safe water and sanitation is a fundamental human right. Everyone, regardless of their identity, should have sufficient, safe, accessible, and affordable drinking water. Barriers exist that make this difficult, but there is good reason for water utilities to invest in…

In light of potential changes to the disinfectant and disinfection byproducts rule, the sector needs to better understand the toxicology, public health, treatment, and compliance implications of a shift from an HAA5- to HAA9-based regulation . . .

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Project 5091 assessed economic feasibility and energy reduction impact analyses currently used by drinking water and wastewater utilities . . .

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We had such a blast celebrating #WaterWeek with all of you! Some highlights?

🛬 A fascinating plenary session for the National Water Policy Fly-In
🗿 Visiting the monuments
🤝 Catching up with subscribers & partners
🌸 Making it just in time for some cherry blossoms
💧…

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BIG news in the world of #PFAS ❗Yesterday, the USEPA issued a new legally enforceable drinking water standard for PFAS. Looking for more information on these compounds? We got you covered 💦

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#PFAS are more relevant than ever, so we decided to take a closer look at these evasive compounds . . .

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Project 5031 closely evaluated PFAS at 38 water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs). Data gathered provides scientific…

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Project 5061 evaluated the influence of an increased percent of State Project Water in imported water supplies on treated water blends with seawater desalinated via reverse osmosis (SWRO) water . . .

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The majority of legionella outbreaks are associated with preventable water system maintenance deficiencies . . .

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Project 5033 assessed the use of flushing as a corrective action and ongoing control strategy to reduce legionella…

It’s time for biological nutrient removal (BNR) to be re-evaluated . . .

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Conventional BNR processes are energy-intensive and require sufficient carbon to reliably meet regulatory requirements. Project 4901 wants to change that . . .

It’s April Fools . . . but PFAS is no joke 🧐

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