Specific research projects eligible for funding have been grouped under the following areas:
- collection and treatment systems
- human health effects
- beneficial biosolids reuse
- water reuse
- watershed management
- ecosystem management
WERF is a non-profit organisation affiliated with the Water Environment Federation. It is funded through voluntary contributions and grants and addresses water quality issues with a commitment to environmental protection, economic conservancy and enhanced quality of life. WERF subscribers represent wastewater utilities serving more than 65% of America’s sewered population and more than 60 corporations that share WERF’s water-quality concerns.
Proposals for funding are due by 29 October.