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. WQRF's Vision is water quality improvement through relevant research and Mission is advancing knowledge and the science of high quality, sustainable water. Since inception, WQRF has funded numerous data collection projects and research studies which have generated essential information on water quality for the industry, policy-makers and general public. 

Contaminant Occurrence Map

National Data Collection and Contaminant Occurrence Map
The new Contaminant Occurrence Map displays data in the United States for 57 drinking water primary and secondary contaminants. The data was collected directly from the States, UCMR4, and SDWIS. The project resulted in 10 years of data and over 59 million data points. 

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Featured Studies

Softeners and Septic Performance

Demonstrated that well operated water softeners will not harm – and could possibly even aid – septic systems.

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Softened Water Benefits Studies

Provides third-party data validating the benefits of using a water softener, such as energy savings (Battelle Study) and detergent savings (Dishwasher and Laundry Studies).

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Final Barrier Cost Benefits

Established a cost – benefit relationship of using a point-of-use device as a "Final Barrier" in homes to significantly lower health risks by reducing contaminants from drinking water.​ 

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