Summary
The Water Research Foundation (WRF), funded through a $1.5 million grant from the California State Water Resources Control Board, has issued Request for Proposals 5407 titled 'Die Harder than the Default: Enhanced Pathogen LRV for Underground Retention and Transport.' The project will evaluate site-specific pathogen log reduction value (LRV) assessment workflows for managed aquifer recharge and groundwater replenishment reuse projects, quantifying virus attenuation during underground retention and vadose zone transport. Proposals must be submitted through WRF's online portal with a funding amount of $250,000, with applications due by 3:00 PM Mountain Time on September 2, 2026.