The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is currently accepting applications for its Wastewater Validation Protocols for Potable Reuse Projects in California 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Water Research Foundation is seeking research proposals to improve the scientific and regulatory framework for potable water reuse in California. The project will develop standardized validation and sampling protocols that help utilities, researchers, and regulators consistently evaluate wastewater treatment performance and obtain pathogen removal credits.The initiative aims to strengthen confidence in potable reuse systems by creating practical, science-based methods that support regulatory compliance and public health protection.
Applications are open to U.S.-based entities, including:
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