Water Research Foundation

- Challenges and Approaches to Water Reuse Pricing 

Evaluate water reuse pricing challenges and practical approaches to reuse pricing.Funding in the range of $200,000 – $225,000

- Workforce Skills of the Future: This project will examine changing job requirements for the workforce of the future at key stages leading up to the year 2040. It will also explore various means of attracting and training both new and existing workers to fill these more skilled positions.Funds up to $90,700.

-Case Study Compilation on Applying Risk Management Principles and Innovative Technologies to Effectively Manage Deteriorating Infrastructure                                  This project will compile case study examples from utility programs and projects on strategies and tools to manage deteriorating water system infrastructure, especially those efforts that involve the management of risk and the use of innovative condition assessment and renewal technologies. Funding in the range of $225,000 - $250,000              

-Managing Water and Wastewater Utility Data to Reduce Energy Consumption and CostThe project will provide guidance to water and wastewater utilities on leading practices for automated data collection and management to reduce energy consumption and cost of pumping operations and treatment processes. Funds in the range of $230,000 - $260,000.

-Sources and Fate of Taste-and-Odor Causing Compounds in the Missouri River       

The project will identify and summarize knowledge and information to improve the understanding of the biological and chemical sources and fate of taste-and-odor causing compounds in the Missouri River between Gavins Point Dam, Nebraska and St. Louis, Missouri. Funds up to $200,000.

--- Note, All programs require a 25% cost-share – if interested contact the Research Authority in advance - RA-TEC@trdf.technion.ac.il, 2152/1745/1769 in advance.

--- Collaboration with a US partner is warmly recommended for improving funding potential.

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