Denver, CO) — Awwa Research Foundation (AwwaRF), the leading nonprofit water research foundation dedicated to advancing the science of drinking water, has gone into the second printing of Climate Change, a book focusing on climate change and its potential impact

Denver, CO) — Awwa Research Foundation (AwwaRF), the leading nonprofit water research foundation dedicated to advancing the science of drinking water, elected David E. Rager as chairman of the board for the term of 2007 - 2010. Mr. Rager was

Denver, CO) — The Awwa Research Foundation (AwwaRF), the largest nonprofit organization in the United States dedicated to research on drinking water, has announced that it is funding 10 new studies for $1.5 million in its Unsolicited Research Program.

The LT2ESWTR Microbial Toolbox - Version 2, updated in early 2007, is a Web tool that can help utilities meet requirements of the Long-Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule by determining which treatment is most suitable for their water

AwwaRF and the Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF) will jointly conduct a Source Water Protection Research Planning Workshop in August 2007. At the workshop, a panel of experts representing drinking water and wastewater utilities, academia, consulting organizations, and federal/state agencies

Proposals to the Foundation's Unsolicited Research Program, which may be submitted by both subscribers and non-subscribers, are due by February 1, 2007. The purpose of the Unsolicited Research Program is to promote fundamental research based on original concepts and/or novel

The list of potential projects for the 2007 solicited research agenda has been developed by the Foundation's Research Advisory Council (RAC) and is now available on the Web site. Individual and utility volunteers are being sought to participate in the

This biennial seminar brings together the leaders of international drinking water research organizations to exchange information and plan collaborative programs. An extensive list of cooperative projects being conducted around the world results from this collaboration. The AwwaRF Emerging Technologies XII

Philadelphia Water participated in AwwaRF studies on consumer perceptions of tap water and on public perceptions of chlorinous flavor to ensure that it understood its customers' attitudes toward the utility's chloramine residual and to fine tune its practices.

Our lastest featured topic, Residuals, examines AwwaRF research to guide drinking water utilities in optimizing treatment processes, minimizing waste streams and residuals, properly disposing of them, and/or applying them to beneficial uses.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to promulgate the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfectant Byproducts Rule (Stage 2 DBPR) before the end of 2005. While the Stage 2 DBPR seeks to further reduce cancer risks believed to be associated with

A preliminary list of projects for the 2006 research agenda has been developed by the Foundation's Research Advisory Council. After approval by the board of trustees, many, but not all, of the project ideas will be developed into requests for

Our lastest featured topic, Asset Management, examines AwwaRF research assisting drinking water utilities to adopt or reform their asset management practices to realize the benefits of an integrated management approach, either by identifying practical improvements or through cost savings.

Case Study: The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) participated in AwwaRF research projects on EWQMS, then developed its own energy optimization strategy and software to reduce electricity use, and costs.

AwwaRF's list of 2005 projects and who has been awarded the project contract is now available.

Risk managers and water utility participants gathered at a recent international workshop to explore risk-based decision making within utilities' business planning and operations. Subscribers may download the proceedings, which include presentations on such topics as measuring risk-management capabilities, tools and

A new online report - Drinking Water Disinfection By-Products and Pregnancy Outcome (order #91088F, project #2579) - examines whether exposure to drinking water disinfection by-products (DBPs) increases the risk of pregnancy loss, preterm birth, and reduced fetal growth. The report

presenting AwwaRF research in use. A new submission form allows organizations applying AwwaRF research to submit their own case study idea.