The Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF), formerly the Water Quality Research Council (WQRC), was formed in 1952 to serve on behalf of the Water Quality Association (WQA) as a universally recognized, independent research organization.
Since inception, WQRF has sponsored numerous research studies which have generated essential information for the water treatment industry, positively impacted legislative change and helped decrease product testing costs. |
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Recent Studies
Boil Water NoticesThis study was the first comprehensive database of the causes for boil water notices issued (2012-2014) in the 155,000 documented public water systems in the United States.
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Reduction of Effluent ChlorideThe study, available on Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District's (MMSD) website, can be used as a model approach in areas struggling with chloride discharge.
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Final Barrier Cost BenefitsThis study establishes a cost – benefit relationship of using a point-of-use (POU) device as a Final Barrier in homes to significantly lower health risks by removing/reducing contaminants of concern from drinking water to the lowest feasible level.
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