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1-MINUTE FOR WATER RESEARCH

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Short on Time? 

WQRF wants to share some important facts about our research in a compact video format. 
​Each month, new one minute videos will be posted here in addition to other resources from our research.  


Questions or feedback for our 1-minute production team?   
​Please contact [email protected].

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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 Matters

Together 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 Removal

Dr. 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. 
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Executive Summary  
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Benefits of Energy Savings, Softened Water

Conducted 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 Systems

The 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.
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Executive Summary 
​Full Report

Predictive Modeling of Water Crises

The 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.
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Final Report
Executive Summary
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POU Water Filtration to Protect Public Health

This 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 
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l   Handout - Microbes
Journal of Water and Health Publication
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Decision-Making to use POU/POE Filtration

This study was performed in June 2021, to better understand the public's decision-making on using household water treatment devices.
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Final Report 
Executive Summary
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POU for Compliance to Safe Drinking Water Act

A Closer Look at POU/POE for Compliance in US

This study examined point-of-use (POU) and point-of-entry (POE) devices in comparison to improvements to existing centralized systems for Safe Drinking Water Act compliance using a triple bottom line analysis.
Final Report
Executive Summary
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This study was performed in 2022 to create a national database of State rules and regulations on using POU/POE for compliance to the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Executive Summary | Full Report: Arizona
Full Report: California | Full Report: New Hampshire
​Full Report: Oregon | SDWA State Survey Report

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  • Home
    • WQRF Board
  • Network
    • Water Experts
  • 2025 Student Poster Gallery
  • RESEARCH
    • Research & Summaries
    • Webinars
    • Request for Proposals
  • Data Tools
    • Contaminant Map
    • 1-Minute Video Summaries
    • Softening Benefits Calculator
    • Softened Water Toolkit
  • EDUCATION
    • PFAS Resources
    • Contaminants & Risks
    • Treatment Options
  • Next Wave Campaign
    • Campaign Leadership
    • Campaign Supporters
  • Donate
  • Events
    • Walk for Water
    • WQRF @ WQA Convention