Deadline: 22-Nov-22
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is inviting applications for its Fate of Microplastics in Drinking Water Treatment Plants.
This project is funded by The Water Research Foundation (WRF) as part of WRF’s Research Priority Program.
Project Objectives
- Characterize Microplastic (MP) concentrations in source waters and quantify their loading variability
- Characterize MP concentrations before and after each unit process in drinking water treatment plants
Research Approach
Results will help utilities operating drinking water treatment plants better understand their current MP removal potential and inform optimization of the treatment process for MP removal. The project team is expected to demonstrate that sample collection methods are reliable and consistent with minimum background interference. The proposal would ideally help demonstrate analytical methods performance in different size ranges.
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
A final report outlining the fate of MPs through drinking water unit processes and identifying optimization potential using current infrastructure/processes. This will include a literature review, recommended sample collection methods, and a webcast.
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