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Project_#Last_UpdateProject TitleGoal
42283/19/2010 Water Utilities and Climate Change: A Research Workshop on Effective System AdaptationManagement and Customer Relations
42513/10/2010 Relationship Between Biodegradable Organic Matter and Pathogen Concentrations in Premise PlumbingWater Quality
42683/9/2010 Application of Endocrine Activity Standards to Regulated ChemicalsWater Quality
41353/3/2010 Fate and Impact of Antibiotics in Slow-Rate Biofiltration ProcessesWater Quality
41373/1/2010 The Role of DON in Fouling of Low Pressure MembranesWater Quality
41683/1/2010 Qualitative Structure Property Relationships (QSPR) to Predict Removal of EDC/PPCPs in Water Treatment ProcessesWater Quality
40923/1/2010 The Role of Amoebae in the Protection and Proliferation of Pathogens in Distribution SystemsWater Quality
42813/1/2010 Numerical Models for Prediction of Fouling and its Effects on Reactor Performance in UV Distribution SystemsWater Quality
42093/1/2010 Development and Application of a Total Nitrosamine Assay for Disinfected WatersWater Quality
42912/16/2010 Identification of Bacterial and Archaeal Communities in Distribution Systems From Source to Tap, Using Molecular MethodsWater Quality
42932/16/2010 Development and Optimization of a Fixed-Bed Bioreactor System for the Simultaneous Removal of Nitrate and Arsenic From Drinking WaterWater Quality
40852/16/2010 Setting Water Utility Investment Priorities: Assessing Customer Preferences and Willingness to Pay Management and Customer Relations
41552/11/2010 GAC Biofilters in Retrofit Applications: An Approach for Cost Effective Regulatory ComplianceWater Quality
31282/11/2010 Development of a Simplified Biodegradable Organic Matter TechniqueWater Quality
42802/11/2010 Novel Methodologies for Evaluation of Fouling Reduction of Desalination MembranesWater Quality
42112/11/2010 Lead (IV) Oxide Formation and Stability in Drinking Water Distribution Systems: Rates and Mechanisms of Processes at the Solid-Water InterfaceInfrastructure
42052/11/2010 Joint Front Range Climate Change Vulnerability StudyManagement and Customer Relations
42592/9/2010 Characterizing the Interactions Between Pathogens and Biofilms and Their Fate and Transport in Distribution SystemsInfrastructure
40702/3/2010 Coarse-Grained Vadose Zone Impacts on Mountain Basin Groundwater RechargeWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
30212/1/2010 Detection of Infectious Cryptosporidium in Filtered Drinking WaterWater Quality
41021/26/2010 Evaluation of Membrane Characterization MethodsWater Quality
41651/26/2010 Characterizing the Components of the Microbial Community Responsible for NitrificationWater Quality
41311/26/2010 Biological and Ion Exchange Nitrate Removal: Performance and Sustainability EvaluationWater Quality
41331/26/2010 Identification of Genes Expressed During Excystation, Pre-Infection, and Early Infection as Markers of Infectivity in CryptosporidiumWater Quality
42981/26/2010 Impact of MIEX on Reduction and Control of DBPs, Turbidity, Residuals Generation, and CorrosionWater Quality
41321/25/2010 Human Toxicogenomic Analysis of the Monohaloacetic AcidsWater Quality
40991/25/2010 Development of Cryptosporidium Speciation Protocol for Source Water ProtectionWater Quality
40801/25/2010 Seawater Intake Systems for Desalination PlantsWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
28391/25/2010 Treatability of Algal Toxins Using Oxidation, Adsorption, and Membrane TechnologiesWater Quality
40381/25/2010 Desalination Facility Design and Operation for Maximum Energy EfficiencyManagement and Customer Relations
42441/14/2010 Competency Model Development and Application to Meet Water Utility Workforce Needs Management and Customer Relations
42191/14/2010 Premise Plumbing Water Quality Changes - Sulfate Reducing BacteriaWater Quality
42891/12/2010 Influences of Water Chemistry and Other Physical Factors on Copper Pitting and Brass Dezincification Corrosion in Premise Plumbing SystemsWater Quality
41131/12/2010 Brominated and Chlorinated Flame Retardants: Relevance for Drinking Water UtilitiesWater Quality
41641/12/2010 Lead and Copper Corrosion Control in New ConstructionInfrastructure
41691/12/2010 Water Utility Framework for Responding to Emerging Contaminant IssuesManagement and Customer Relations
41031/8/2010 Comparison of Zinc vs Non-Zinc Corrosion Control for Lead and CopperInfrastructure
41911/8/2010 The Performance of Non-Leaded Brass MaterialsInfrastructure
42331/7/2010 Pre-stressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe Condition Assessment - What Works, What Doesn't, What's NextInfrastructure
42401/7/2010 Water Well Research Priorities WorkshopWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
406112/31/2009 Enhanced Reverse Osmosis Systems: Intermediate Treatment to Improve RecoveryWater Quality
417512/28/2009 A Balanced Approach to Water Conservation: Removing Barriers and Maximizing BenefitsManagement and Customer Relations
318312/23/2009 Continuous System Leak Monitoring--From Start To RepairInfrastructure
410912/21/2009 Criteria for Optimized Distribution SystemsInfrastructure
428212/18/2009 Watershed Analysis of Dissolved Organic Matter and Control of Disinfection By-ProductsWater Quality
424312/16/2009 Is NSF 61 Relevant for Chloraminating Utilities?Infrastructure
409012/16/2009 Decision Support System for Sustainable Energy ManagementManagement and Customer Relations
417112/16/2009 Expanding Water Utility Services Beyond Water Supply to Improve Customer Satisfaction and Utility EffectivenessManagement and Customer Relations
302212/16/2009 Cross-Connection and Backflow Vulnerability: Monitoring and DetectionInfrastructure
423112/15/2009 Assessing and Enhancing Biological FiltrationWater Quality
428612/10/2009 Distribution System Water Quality Control DemonstrationWater Quality
415212/10/2009 Managing Distribution System Pressures to Protect Water QualityInfrastructure
428511/24/2009 Estimating Salinity Effects Due to Climate Change on the Georgia and South Carolina CoastsWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
422311/24/2009 Energy Efficiency in the North American Water Supply Industry: A Compendium of Best Practices and Case StudiesManagement and Customer Relations
421611/19/2009 Phase II Demonstration of an Electrochemical Reactor to Minimize Brominated DBPs in a Conventional Water Treatment PlantWater Quality
423211/19/2009 Forecasting the Future: Progress, Changes, and Predictions for the Water SectorManagement and Customer Relations
408611/19/2009 Minimizing Water Treatment Residual Discharges to Surface Water Water Resources and Environmental Sustainability
420111/18/2009 Phytoplankton (Red Tide) Fouling of Pretreatment and Reverse Osmosis Membranes in Seawater DesalinationManagement and Customer Relations
420111/18/2009 Phytoplankton (Red Tide) Fouling of Pretreatment and Reverse Osmosis Membranes in Seawater DesalinationWater Quality
408911/6/2009 Method Development for Disinfection By-Products Associated With Bladder CancerWater Quality
416311/6/2009 Zero Liquid Discharge Desalination of Waters with High Organic ContentWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
313410/28/2009 Contaminant Candidate List Viruses: Evaluation of Disinfection EfficacyWater Quality
414310/23/2009 Source Water Protection Cost/Benefit ToolWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
402410/15/2009 Significance of Current Methods and Monitoring Strategies for E. coli and Total Coliform MeasurementsWater Quality
317510/15/2009 Iodinated Acids and Iodide in Drinking Water Supplies: Method Development for Nanogram-per-Liter Levels of Detection Relevant for Application in Occurrence SurveysWater Quality
310810/13/2009 Improving Sample Preparation Methods for Molecular Techniques for Drinking Water ApplicationsWater Quality
414010/2/2009 Enhancing Removal of Viruses in Water Treatment Plants Using Zero-Valent IronWater Quality
414810/1/2009 Evaluation of VSEP to Enhance Water Recovery During Treatment of Brackish Water and RO ConcentrateWater Quality
407910/1/2009 Post Treatment Stabilization of Desalinated WaterWater Quality
41369/28/2009 Novel Pathways for the Formation of Disinfection By-ProductsWater Quality
41599/28/2009 Role of Bromamines on Disinfection By-Product Formation and Impact on Application of Chloramination and OzonationWater Quality
31779/28/2009 Occurrence, Treatment, and Evaluation of Analytical Methods for Waterborne Adenoviruses: Phase IWater Quality
42949/25/2009 Effectiveness of Sub-Micrometer Sized Powdered Activated Carbon for the Combined Removal of Disinfection By-Product Precursors and Trace Organic PollutantsWater Quality
42089/24/2009 Identifying and Developing Climate Change Resources for Water Utilities: Content for Central Knowledge Repository WebsiteWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
41399/24/2009 A New Water Source: Can Fuel Cells Provide Safe and Cost-Effective Potable Water Sources?Water Resources and Environmental Sustainability
41519/22/2009 Method of Producing Commercially Viable Ceramic Bipolar Bilayer MembranesWater Quality
42889/17/2009 Assessment of Torque Teno Virus as a Candidate Viral Pathogen Indicator in Drinking WatersWater Quality
42129/16/2009 Rapid Concentration and Detection of Microcystins and Other Cyanobacterial By-Products in Drinking WaterWater Quality
31329/15/2009 Incorporating Climate Change Information in Water Utility Planning: A Collaborative, Decision Analytic ApproachWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
42279/8/2009 Smart Irrigation Controller Demonstration and Evaluation in Orange County, FloridaManagement and Customer Relations
42189/3/2009 An Integrated Field-Scale Assessment of Chloramine Dynamics, By-Product Formation, and Nitrification ModelingWater Quality
41019/3/2009 Evaluation of Granular Activated Carbon Filter Caps for Control of Disinfection By-Product Precursors and Trace Organic ContaminantsWater Quality
41579/2/2009 Bay Area Water Utilities Operations Collaborative: Model for Inter-Regional Utility CooperationManagement and Customer Relations
41008/31/2009 Optimizing the Water Utility Customer Contact CenterManagement and Customer Relations
40208/31/2009 Methods for Measuring Toxins in Finished WaterWater Quality
30328/11/2009 A Decision Tool for Earthy/Musty Taste and Odor ControlWater Quality
40888/11/2009 Chloride to Sulfate Mass Ratio (CSMR): Changes from Water Treatment and its Impact on Lead Leaching in Potable WaterInfrastructure
41387/2/2009 Evaluating Critical Relationships Between New and Aged Polyethylene Water Pipe and Drinking Water Contaminants Using Advanced Material Characterization TechniquesInfrastructure
41587/1/2009 Arsenic Removal With Iron-Tailored Activated Carbon Coupled With Zero-Valent IronWater Quality
31696/29/2009 Removal of MIB and Geosmin with High-Silica Zeolites and Zeolite-Enhanced OzonationWater Quality
40646/25/2009 Influence of Water Chemistry on the Dissolution and Transformation Rates of Lead Corrosion ProductsInfrastructure
42696/25/2009 Detection and Quantification of EDC/PPCPs in Source Waters Containing Dissolved and Colloidal Organic MatterWater Quality
40786/10/2009 Guidelines for the Implementation of Seawater and Brackish Water DesalinationWater Quality
41416/2/2009 Quantifying Hydrazine In Chloraminated Water and WastewaterWater Quality
42216/2/2009 Removal of Unregulated Organic Chemicals in Full-Scale Water Treatment ProcessesWater Quality
31815/28/2009 Field Evaluation of Improved Analytical Methods to Detect Infectious Group F Adenoviruses in Drinking Water Supplies--Phase II of Project #3177Water Quality
31055/26/2009 Challenge Organisms for Inactivation of Viruses by UV TreatmentWater Quality
40635/26/2009 Exploring Formation and Control of Emerging DBPs in Treatment Facilities: Halonitromethanes and Iodo-TrihalomethanesWater Quality
41665/11/2009 Tools for Evaluating Distribution System Water Quality and the Risk of Waterborne DiseaseWater Quality
41545/8/2009 Evaluating Effects of Climate Change on Water Utility Planning Criteria and Design StandardsManagement and Customer Relations
40035/8/2009 Organizational Development Needed to Implement a Knowledge Management Strategy at Water UtilitiesManagement and Customer Relations
40395/8/2009 By-Products in Drinking Water TreatmentWater Quality
31365/6/2009 Removal and Fate of EDCs and Pharmaceuticals in Bank Filtration SystemsWater Quality
31045/6/2009 Integrating Worker Health and Safety Into Water Utility Operation, Management, and Facility DesignManagement and Customer Relations
28855/6/2009 Use of Membranes for Diffusion of Ozone in ContactorsWater Quality
40745/5/2009 Develop a Dynamic Decision Support System (D2S2) for Water Supply Planning in the Lower East Coast of FloridaWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
40284/27/2009 Accuracy of In-Service Water Meters at Low and High Flow RatesInfrastructure
41674/27/2009 Evaluation of Analytical Methods for EDCs and PPCPs via Inter-Laboratory ComparisonWater Quality
40214/22/2009 Occurrence, Impacts, and Removal of Manganese in Biofiltration ProcessesWater Quality
42104/22/2009 Early Detection of Potential Taste and Odor Episodes in WatersWater Quality
42024/9/2009 Biological Nitrate Removal Pre-Treatment System for a Drinking Water ApplicationWater Quality
42144/9/2009 Adaptation of the Minimum Anticipated Biological Effect Level (MABEL) Approach to Developing Acceptable Daily Intakes for Emerging Compounds of InterestWater Quality
40944/6/2009 Alternative and Innovative Methods for Source Water Management of Algae and CyanobacteriaWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
31173/31/2009 Development of a UV Disinfection Knowledge BaseWater Quality
41823/31/2009 Interpreting Real-Time Online Monitoring Data For Water Quality Event DetectionWater Quality
41883/27/2009 Condition Assessment of Water Main AppurtenancesInfrastructure
40003/27/2009 Automated Meter Reading - Best Practices for Selection, Acquisition and ImplementationManagement and Customer Relations
40123/4/2009 Water Conservation: Customer Behavior and Effective CommunicationManagement and Customer Relations
40663/4/2009 Oxidation and Removal of Pharmaceutically Active Compounds (PhACs) During Water Treatment with Permanganate and FerrateWater Quality
41802/27/2009 Development of a Protocol to Predict the Formation of Nitrosamines While Minimizing the Formation of Regulated DBPsWater Quality
40082/19/2009 Manual for Adopting Integrated Urban Water Management for Planning Water Resources and Environmental Sustainability
31242/19/2009 Variations in Watershed Pathogen Concentrations for Risk Management and Load EstimationsWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
31072/3/2009 Effect of Changing Disinfectants on Distribution System Lead and Copper ReleaseInfrastructure
31742/3/2009 Investigation of the Mode of Action of Stannous Chloride As an Inhibitor of Lead CorrosionInfrastructure
40952/1/2009 Global Review of Spray-on Structural Lining TechnologiesInfrastructure
42171/29/2009 Demonstrate UV System Validation by Lagrangian Actinometry Using Dyed-MicrospheresWater Quality
31331/15/2009 Underground Facility Pinpointing--Finding a Precise Locating System for Buried Underground Facilities, Phase IIInfrastructure
41871/13/2009 Key Asset Data for Water Sector UtilitiesManagement and Customer Relations
31761/12/2009 Evaluation of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) for Modeling UV-Initiated Advanced Oxidation ProcessesWater Quality
410712/23/2008 Evaluation of Computational Fluid Dynamics as a Cost-Effective Tool for Assessing UV System PerformanceWater Quality
312612/20/2008 Life Expectancy of Field and Factory Applied Cement-Mortar Linings in Ductile-Iron and Cast-Iron Water MainsInfrastructure
403612/5/2008 Impacts of Lining Materials on Water QualityInfrastructure
417311/21/2008 Implementing Effective Asset Management in Water Utilities: Organizational Models, Culture, Policies, and StrategiesManagement and Customer Relations
406511/6/2008 Organic Chloramine Formation in Water Distribution Systems and Influence on Disinfection Efficacy and NitrificationWater Quality
417611/5/2008 Developing a Roadmap and Vision for Source Water Protection for U.S. Drinking Water UtilitiesWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
421510/23/2008 Enhancing Biofiltration to Achieve Sustained Removal of Multiple Inorganic and Organic Contaminants, including EDCs, MIB, and GeosminWater Quality
420410/21/2008 Navigating Climate Change Information and Data: A Guide for Water and Wastewater Utilities: Phase 1 Management and Customer Relations
421310/16/2008 Advanced Oxidation of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products: Preparing for Indirect and Direct Water ReuseWater Quality
305210/3/2008 Dynamic Influences on Deterioration Rates of Individual Water Mains (I-WARP)Infrastructure
41629/30/2008 Establishing Guidelines for the Use of Ozone-GAC for Control of Endocrine Disruptors and Related Compounds in Water Water Quality
31219/29/2008 Methods to Assess GWUDI and Bank Filtration PerformanceWater Quality
31298/25/2008 Smart Sensors for Buried Utility Location and Performance MonitoringInfrastructure
41308/8/2008 Strategy to Manage and Respond to Total Coliforms and E.coli in the Distribution SystemWater Quality
31708/5/2008 Pesticide Degradates in Water Treatment: Oxidative Formation and Partitioning Parameter EstimationWater Quality
40018/4/2008 Contaminant Risk Management Communication Strategy and ToolsManagement and Customer Relations
40697/31/2008 Membrane Treatment Of Impaired Irrigation ReturnWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
40077/22/2008 Drinking Water Source Protection Through Effective Use of TMDL ProcessesWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
40606/19/2008 Are There More Toxin Genes Than Toxic Cyanobacteria? Implications for Enumeration, Toxicity and Bloom FormationWater Quality
30406/6/2008 Biofouling of Spiral-Wound Membranes in Water TreatmentWater Quality
41615/27/2008 UV-Based Advanced Oxidation Treatment of Pre and Post-GAC Contacted WaterWater Quality
31374/28/2008 Biological Destruction of Perchlorate and Nitrate in Ion-Exchange ConcentrateWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
41293/19/2008 Potable Water Biological Treatment ProjectWater Quality
40623/19/2008 Evaluating Carbon Nanotubes as Adsorbents for Removing Synthetic Organic CompoundsWater Quality
40872/13/2008 Assessing and Managing Biofilm in Distribution Systems Water Quality
31222/7/2008 Microbiological Degradation of HAAs in Distribution SystemsWater Quality
41111/30/2008 Case Studies of Best Practice and Innovation in Asset Management - GWRCManagement and Customer Relations
30281/4/2008 Evaluation of Gross Alpha and Uranium Measurements for MCL ComplianceWater Quality
409312/11/2007 Long Term Performance of Asbestos Cement PipeInfrastructure
402211/26/2007 Removal of Pesticides and Their Ionic Degradates by Granular Activated CarbonWater Quality
413411/21/2007 Visualization and Quantification of UV Dose and Mixing in UV Reactors by 3D Laser-Induced FluorescenceWater Quality
284111/1/2007 Water Quality Implications for Large-Scale Application of MF/RO Treatment for Seawater DesalinationWater Quality
412810/30/2007 Development of Biosensors for Analysis of MIB and Geosmin-Phase IIWater Quality
401910/29/2007 Impact of UV Location and Sequence on By-Product FormationWater Quality
401610/10/2007 Evaluation of Integrated Membranes for Taste and Odor and Algal Toxin ControlWater Quality
31479/4/2007 Workshop on Climate Change and Water ResourcesManagement and Customer Relations
40408/20/2007 Control of Trace Organics by Ultraviolet - Hydrogen Peroxide OxidationWater Quality
41128/6/2007 Develop and Demonstrate UV Reactor Validation Protocol Using Dyed-Microspheres ActinometryWater Quality
40428/1/2007 Low Dose Risks from Bromate: The Relationship Between Drinking Water Concentrations and the Actual Dose to Susceptible Organs in Rats and HumansWater Quality
40987/23/2007 Performance and Life Span of Polyethylene Wrap Materials for Ductile Iron PipeInfrastructure
40355/21/2007 Fracture Failure of Large Diameter Cast Iron Water MainsInfrastructure
30805/16/2007 Innovative Arsenic Removal Onto Activated Carbon That Is Preloaded With Surfactant-Iron Complexes: Phases I and IIWater Quality
29693/7/2007 Cryptographic Protection of SCADA Communications for Water SystemsManagement and Customer Relations
31641/22/2007 Minimizing Backwash Water Volume Generated From the Coagulation-Filtration Process for Arsenic RemovalWater Quality
31601/18/2007 Simultaneous Oxidation and Removal of As(III) and As(V) by Electrocoagulation - FiltrationWater Quality
31586/22/2006 Arsenic Removal by Iron-Modified Activated CarbonWater Quality
29424/20/2006 Criteria for Quality Control Protocols for Various Algal Toxin MethodsWater Quality
303612/8/2005 Long-Term Performance of Ductile-Iron PipeInfrastructure
31481/31/2005 Guidance Manual for the Management of Toxic AlgaeWater Quality
31491/31/2005 World Health Organization Guidance on Desalination for Safe Water Supply: Health and Environmental Aspects Applicable to DesalinationWater Quality
31451/31/2005 Research Strategy for Water Reuse WorkshopWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
31351/31/2005 Analysis, Toxicity, Occurrence, Fate and Removal of Nitrosamines in the Water CycleWater Quality
30499/17/2004 A Prospective Study of Gastrointestinal Health Effects Associated With Consumption of Conventionally Treated Groundwater--Evaluation of Microbiological Water QualityWater Quality
25682/19/2004 Membrane Treatment of Waste Filter Washwater for Direct ReuseWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
30451/31/2004 Control Systems Cyber Security Self-Assessment Tool (CS2SAT)Management and Customer Relations
30691/31/2004 Sandia Arsenic Water Treatment Field ProgramWater Quality
31561/31/2004 Proceedings of the Fourth Japan - U.S. Workshop On Seismic Measures For Water SupplyManagement and Customer Relations
27437/22/2003 Development and Implementation of Random-Walk Particle Tracking Analysis of Water Supply Intakes on Rivers and Lakes: A Case Study of St. Clair - Detroit River WaterwayWater Resources and Environmental Sustainability
25144/16/2002 Improving Membrane Operation by Control of Particle FoulingWater Quality
267010/16/2001 Isolation and Culture of Helicobacter pylori From Water SamplesWater Quality


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