1-MINUTE FOR WATER RESEARCH
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For Our Dealer Community
WQRF provides independent, third-party information and research on a variety of topics important to the average homeowner. We've compiled all of the resources into one section within our website for quick and easy access by our contributor dealer community. Watch this video to learn more!
Counterfeit Filters: Why It MattersTogether with AHAM (Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers), WQRF investigated if counterfeit filters illegally using a manufacturer’s logo passed testing requirements of certification claimed made.
Full Report |
Emerging Contaminant RemovalDr. Zhou at Purdue University investigated the removal efficiencies of 3 PFAS chemicals by reverse osmosis and activated carbon. Here's what this means to the everyday user.
Handout Executive Summary l Full Report |
Benefits of Energy Savings, Softened WaterConducted by Battelle Memorial Institute, focused on efficiency improvements in household water heaters from the use of softened water, and the subsequent effect on performance of fixtures.
Executive Summary | Dishwasher Executive Summary | Laundry Executive Summary | Full Report |
Water Softener Effects on Septic SystemsThe science says efficiently operated softeners can improve septic system performance.
Check out the video to learn more and get our top 5 tips for maintaining your softener and septic duo. Executive Summary Full Report |
Predictive Modeling of Water CrisesThe Predictive Modeling Study collected and assessed all available and relevant water quality data to generate a model that describes the most likely future drinking water contamination events over the next 5-10 years.
Final Report Executive Summary Infographic |
POU Water Filtration to Protect Public HealthThis study mathematically shows that the lifetime loss to the Flint, Michigan community from lead exposure is $435M, whereas it would have only cost $11M to fund supplying the community with point-of-use activated carbon filters that are certified to have lead reduction capabilities.
Executive Summary l Full Report Handout - Lead l Handout - Microbes Journal of Water and Health Publication Environmental Research Publication |
Decision-Making to use POU/POE FiltrationThis study was performed in June 2021, to better understand the public's decision-making on using household water treatment devices.
Final Report Executive Summary Infographic |
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