Water Research Foundation
The Water Research Foundation conducts research related to drinking water quality, treatment and utility infrastructure to help water providers and public health agencies provide safe and affordable drinking water.Approximately 950 utilities, manufacturers, and consultants subscribe to the Foundation s research, most of which are based in the U.S., but many are international.The Foundation typically sponsors between 25 and 40 research projects a year at an average funding level of $250,000 $300,000 per project. These projects are developed through extensive input from volunteer scientists, academics and regulators in the water field, who review them for timeliness and relevance to public needs. Once research is completed, the findings are then shared with the water community.Since 1966, the Foundation has funded more than $500 million worth of research and more than 1,100 studies. It promotes global collaboration and prudent resource management by pooling and leveraging funding for water research.