Drinking Water Research

April–June 2009 • Vol. 19, No. 2     Go to our interactive version
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A Cause for Change Tracey Feist, Water Research Foundation writer Change is an inevitable part of life. This issue discusses some of the changes drinking water utilities face now and in the future. Value of Research Rachel Brand, Water Research Foundation writer The Foundation works directly with utilities to solve problems. These solutions can then be applied by the drinking water industry. That’s one reason the Foundation’s research is so valuable. Benefits, Research, and Applications of Biological Filtration Alice Fulmer, Water Research Foundation senior project manager; John Albert, Water Research Foundation senior account manager; and Jennifer Warner, Hsiao-wen Chen, Jian Zhang, Water Research Foundation project managers While there is still much to learn about biological filtration, it may be a more sustainable alternative treatment option to conventional methods, because of its potential for energy efficiency and reduced residual streams. Climate Change Clearinghouse Kenan Ozekin, Water Research Foundation senior project manager A new Web site offers water utility managers with the latest information and research on the unpredictable elements of climate change.	Foundation Contacts     Beginning in 2009, our new online format for Drinking Water Research will be more interactive with the ability to: Download PDF or interactive version to your desktop Customize layout and zoom Search across multiple issues Bookmark specific pages for later reference
The Water Research Foundation is a member-supported, international, nonprofit organization that sponsors research to enable water utilities, public health agencies, and other professionals to provide safe and affordable drinking water to consumers. Contributing editor: Adam Lang Art director: Cheri Dougherty Drinking Water Research (ISSN 1055-9140) is published bimonthly by the Water Research Foundation, 6666 W. Quincy Ave. Denver, CO 80235-3098 Telephone: +1 303.347.6100 The Water Research Foundation provides contracts for studies of problems in the water supply industry. The Foundation assumes no responsibility for the content of the research studies reported or for the opinions or statements of fact expressed by contributors in this publication. The mention of tradenames or commercial products does not represent or imply the Foundation’s approval or endorsement. Drinking Water Research is published for general information purposes only. Copyright © 2009 Water Research Foundation. Published in the U.S.A.