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Looking for ways #GetInvolved? 🤝Our Tailored Collaboration Program needs you! Participate in a Project Advisory Committee (PAC) for one of our 12 newly funded projects 💧 PACs are assigned to every WRF research project and provide technical oversight and peer review throughout the duration of the project⚙️ 🔎Learn more (and volunteer!) on our website: https://lnkd.in/gMQ435yW

#DYK, nitrous oxide (N₂O) has a global warming potential 273 times higher than CO₂? 😲 #OurJacobs is working with The Water Research Foundation (WRF), Princeton University and 25 water utilities to advance the global understanding and mitigation of N₂O emissions in the water sector. The industry-first N₂O monitoring project will include an emissions database and decision-support tool to guide N₂O quantification and mitigation in wastewater treatment processes. Learn more about this pioneering project: http://jcob.co/Isec50Uq6mH #OneWater #Wastewater #ClimateResponse #NetZero

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WRF project 5251 is off to an exciting start! 📌 https://lnkd.in/gd32ZMDi

🚨 URGENT: Early Bird registration closes TOMORROW! 🚨 Don’t miss your chance to save on the 2025 WateReuse Symposium, March 16-19, in Tampa, Florida. ⏳ Time is running out—register now and lock in the best deal of the season! ➡️ The Water Research Foundation (WRF) #WateReuse2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 I am thrilled to share this incredible milestone in my academic journey! It is my greatest honor to be a Ph.D. student under the exceptional mentorship of Dr. Mo, P.E., F. ASCE, BC.PLW, the Principal Investigator (PI) of this project, whose unwavering guidance and trust gave me the incredible opportunity to prepare and write this proposal. I am deeply grateful for his belief in me and his support throughout this journey. Our proposal has been awarded a competitive $324,123 grant from The Water Research Foundation (WRF). Thank you to the The Water Research Foundation (WRF) for this opportunity to advance sensor network design and optimization to develop smart collection systems. This will be achieved by creating a ‘state-of-the-practice’ guidance document, which includes a comprehensive literature review, surveys, and case studies. The project seeks to identify and synthesize methods to optimize the layout and use of sensor networks and advanced sensing techniques in wastewater and stormwater collection systems. I am also deeply grateful to Dr. Zhibin Lin for his contributions as Co-PI and to Dr. Melanie Sattler, Chair of the Civil Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington, for fostering an environment that inspires innovation and excellence. A heartfelt thank you to the incredible third parties who provided their invaluable support for this proposal: American Water Great Lakes Water Authority Loudoun Water Orange County Government South Platte Renew Trinity River Authority of Texas Underground Infrastructure Magazine WaterOne Anglian Water Services WSSC Water Your support has been instrumental in bringing this project to life, and we truly look forward to our collaboration as we work toward shaping the future of smart collection systems together. Let’s keep making a difference! 💧🚀

✨ Happy Holidays from WateReuse! Treat yourself to the best prices this holiday season by registering for the 2025 WateReuse Symposium in Tampa, Florida, March 16-19. Early Bird registration ends next Tuesday, December 17—don’t miss out! Register now and save big! 🎉 The Water Research Foundation (WRF) #WateReuse25

Dr. Mo Najafi (PI), Dr. Zhibin Lin (Co-PI) and Marjan Moradi (Ph.D. Student) have received a $324,123, 21-month competitive award from Water Research Foundation to advance sensor network design and optimization, along with advanced data analytics, decision trees, and emerging predictive tools, to develop smart collection systems. This will be achieved by creating a ‘state-of-the-practice’ guidance document, which includes a comprehensive literature review, surveys, and case studies. The project aims to identify and synthesize methods to optimize the layout and use of sensor networks and advanced sensing techniques in wastewater and stormwater collection systems. This includes improving data analytics, forecasting, and real-time decision-making to support operations, preventive maintenance, and capital improvement programs. The project also aims to explore emerging technologies like Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to enhance system resilience, water recycling, and regulatory compliance.

Urban stormwater capture and use can offer flexibility and diversity to water supply, transforming stormwater from a perceived nuisance into a valuable resource. We are proud to announce the launch of the report "Diversifying Water Portfolios through Stormwater Capture and Use: Contributing to a Water Resilient Future," a collaborative effort under the The Water Research Foundation (WRF) Project 5236.    This report, authored by researchers from the Pacific Institute Shannon Spurlock, Morgan Shimabuku, Jessica Dery, Wright Water Engineers, Inc. Jane Clary, and One Water Econ Janet Clements, explores the evolving role of stormwater in enhancing water resilience. Drawing from Colorado's stringent water rights landscape, this report develops a flexible framework to guide water utilities and managers nationwide in assessing stormwater's potential.    The report provides a structured process to:  💧 Analyze water rights, policies, and regulations.  💧 Estimate the volumetric potential of stormwater as a water source.  💧 Conduct economic analyses and evaluate multiple benefits.    This framework supports water utilities in navigating legal and regulatory complexities and evaluating the feasibility of stormwater capture and use projects, offering an adaptable approach to diverse contexts and needs.     Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9pUSBm3   #RethinkRunoff #StormwaterCapture #WaterResilience #PacificInstitute 

Today on #HumanRightsDay, we reaffirm a fundamental truth: access to clean and affordable water is a human right. Yet, for many, water affordability remains a barrier to access. The latest blog in The Water Research Foundation (WRF)’s Feasibility and Applicability of Emerging Utility-Led Innovations in Addressing Affordability project led by the Pacific Institute, CIS, UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, and UNC Environmental Finance Center explores how utilities are addressing these challenges. The blog is authored by Sri Vedachalam, Lisa O'Fiesh, Christine Curtis, and Morgan Shimabuku. This fourth and final blog in the series highlights key insights from the final workshop, where 15 water professionals from 10 organizations discussed metrics and strategies to measure water and wastewater affordability program impact and outcomes. Some highlights from the blog include: 💧Utilities use a mix of outcome-based and program implementation metrics, but there is no standard approach. 💧Refined metrics are essential to address local cost-of-living variations and reflect the challenges faced by low-income households. 💧Utilities require better affordability benchmarks, tools to support evaluation of their programs, and allowances to share data. Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/g8wA6P_K #WaterAffordability #WaterEfficiency