We plan, manage, and deliver scientifically sound research solutions
Officially incorporated in 1966, WRF has provided its subscribers with the highest level of research and tools to solve the most complex challenges of the water community
Mission: Advancing the science of water to improve the quality of life
Vision: To be recognized as the preeminent provider of water research solutions
Values: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Respect, Innovation, and Enjoyment
Global reach
Partners are approved by our BOT to collaborate/participate on mutually beneficial research
Most popular Webcast: Preparing for and Mitigating Algae Blooms and Cyanotoxins: The Utility Perspective (April 2015)
>200 reports total
Expert Symposiums:
5 on Cyanobacteria/Cyanotoxin (VA, NC, OR)
2 on Water Efficiency/Water Pricing/Connection Fee (TX, BC)
3 on Water Loss/Leakage Control (CA, TX, NY)—8 more we supported (2 FL, 1 GA, 5 CO)
1 on River-based Taste & Odor Control (Missouri River)
1 on Multi-topic/Water Efficiency (cyanotoxins, premise plumbing, green buildings)
Most popular Video: Exploring Potable Reuse to Diversify Water Supplies
11 total knowledge portals; 4 new are:
Contaminants of Emerging Concern
Source Water Protection and Management
Utility Management
Water Supply Diversification
10 total state of the science documents; 5 new are:
Cyanotoxins
Hexavalent Chromium
Community Water Fluoridation
Lead and Copper Corrosion Research
Managing Manganese
State of the Science documents are white papers addressing hot topics, such as Cyanotoxins, Lead and Copper, Hexavalent Chromium, etc.
Lead and Copper Rule webcast coming April 21
Special Report on Lead and Copper updated January 2016
http://www.waterrf.org/resources/StateOfTheScienceReports/LeadCorrosion.pdf
Or path: waterrf.org>Resources>Research Results and Tools>State of the Science
battle over uranium mining in Virginia
WRF addressed this directly in 2013 with a workshop and report.
Utility, Consultant, and Manufacturer Subscribers
WRF Leadership/Board
Academia
Hazen & Sawyer & CH2M, etc have offices in Viriginia; this represents only those with headquarters in Virginia0
Project Participation by Virginia researchers – 93 Projects; $28M research value
First Virginia project was completed in 1986
Additional projects with VA-based Co-PI; $32M research value, but with some overlap with P.I. projects
PAC=Project Advisory Committee
Visit www.waterrf.org to access our research through:
Knowledge Portals
Webcasts
Research Reports
State-of-the-Science documents
Expert Symposiums
Case Studies
Electronic communications/emails
Water Current is available to non-subscribers
Research on Tap, News Splash, and Webcast emails are available to subscribers
Our research is managed by a sophisticated technical staff with thorough oversight by Project Advisory Committees comprised of technical and utility experts.
Our research managers are in charge of our foundation of 50 years of knowledge development through our knowledge areas. They also actively develop new knowledge and advances in science for water utilities through short term and longer term projects in our research focus areas.
Utilities also guide the research agenda through their subscriptions with opportunities for tailored collaboration and emerging opportunities. More detail on these opportunities are available in our 2014 annual report and through our subscriber services team.
Link to the 2014 Annual Report:
http://www.advancesinwaterresearch.org/awr/2014_annual_report?pg=1#pg1
