The Water Research Foundation engages exclusively in nonprofit, charitable, and educational activities designed to initiate, supervise, coordinate, promote, and finance research in the technology, operation, and management of water, wastewater, reuse and stormwater collection, treatment and supply systems, towards ensuring water quality and improving water service to the public.
Using a collaborative approach, we pool resources from nonprofits, consulting firms, manufacturers and technologists, universities, government agencies, and public and private utilities around the world to capitalize on expertise and produce trusted, actionable water research and innovative solutions. We identify, prioritize, fund, manage, and communicate research and innovation that address the most pressing needs of the water sector in an integrated and holistic manner.
With a highly experienced staff; established agile management processes; and access to world-class researchers; our approach leverages investments, mitigates risk, and taps into a body of knowledge that ensures the best possible decision making.