Deadline: 13-Dec-22
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is seeking applications for its Cost-Effective Approaches for Control of Multiple Constituents of Emerging Concern (CECs).
This project is funded by The Water Research Foundation (WRF) as part of WRF’s Research Priority Program.
Objectives
- Establish an integrated framework and cost-effective strategies for the best management practices/control for multiple constituents of emerging concern (CECs) in all water types (ie, wastewater treatment, stormwater treatment, and other non-point and site-specific source control) .
- Provide utilities with benefit and cost guidance in determining viable treatment options at the water resource recovery facility or the source. If protection measures are implemented at the source, the research would guide the selection of the most cost-effective practices.
- Outline and address gaps in current and future regulatory drivers for more effective management approaches.
Research Approach
- This RFP is intentionally flexible in the research approach to encourage creativity and originality from proposers. Proposers should describe how they will conduct the research to meet the objectives listed above. The following approach is intended as a starting point. Proposers may want to summarize the state of knowledge on CECs in all water matrices to verify the best research path forward.
Funding Information
- Applicants may request up to $250,000 in WRF funds for this project.
- The anticipated period of performance for this project is 24 months from the contract start date.
Expected Deliverables
- Provide utilities with cost/benefit guidance to use in determining viable treatment options at a water resource recovery facility or at the source. If protection measures are implemented at the source, the research would guide the selection of the most cost-effective practices.
- Develop a report and matrix demonstrating the costs and benefits of implementing various control strategies for common receiving water scenarios.
- Summarize the gaps present in current and future regulatory drivers for more effective management approaches.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals will be accepted from domestic or international entities, including educational institutions, research organizations, governmental agencies, and consultants or other for-profit entities.
For more information, visit https://www.waterrf.org/open-rfps