The Water Research Foundation RFPs

Smarter Water Governance with AMI: Conservation, Affordability, and Rate Design (Request for Proposals)

Evaluate how utilities are currently leveraging advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) data to inform pricing, conservation programs (including emergency curtailment practices), affordability programs, and plans for future implementation.

Adaptive Control Frameworks to Unlock Full-Scale BNR Potential (Request for Proposal)

Identify and categorize the dominant failure modes of current aeration and process control implementations under real-world operating conditions.

Crossing the Divide - Best Practices for Addressing Local and Privately-owned Lateral Sewer Issues (Request for Proposal)

Assessing and Managing Manganese Behavior in Drinking Water Distribution and Premise Plumbing Systems (Request for Proposal)

Characterize spatial and temporal variability of manganese (Mn) concentrations and speciation in distribution systems and potential impacts in premise plumbing.

Determinants of Workforce Retention in Public-Sector Water Utilities (Request for Proposal)

Quantify the relative influence of compensation, pension stability, mission alignment, schedule flexibility, leadership support, career development opportunities, and other factors on employee retention in public-sector water utilities.

Comparison of PFAS Contributions to Agricultural Systems (Request for Proposal)

Report per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) concentrations from a variety of agricultural inputs, including animal manures, fertilizers, pesticides, composts, soil amendments, seed coatings, and biosolids-based products.

Establish Standardized Guidelines for Embedding O&M Considerations into the Design Process (Request for Proposal)

To provide provisions that address common, recurring design issues that drive operations and maintenance (O&M) time and material, including but not limited to standardization of spare parts and consumables, support for condition based and predictive and preventive maintenance, and maintain-in-place design strategies.