Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement for a Tailored Collaborative Study with The Water Research Foundation, in an amount up to $150,000.00, for the Division of Water’s Ozone - Biologically Active Filtration (BAF) Optimization Study, CIP No. 690563-100000.
The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is an internationally recognized, non-profit, leader in advancing the science of water by sponsoring cutting-edge research and promoting collaboration through over 950 subscribers (ex. utilities, consulting firms, manufacturers, U.S. govt, international firms) allowing the opportunity to pool their resources and build upon each other’s expertise. By applying WRF research findings, subscribers can save substantial costs and stay on the leading edge of drinking water science and technology.
Under WRF’s Tailored Collaboration Program, a subscriber can obtain matching funds for a research idea that has been developed and allows the subscriber to take advantage of WRF’s independent review process and professional project management expertise.
The Division of Water wishes to enter into an agreement for a Tailored Collaboration Study with The Water Research Foundation for the Ozone - Biologically Active Filtration (BAF) Optimization Study. This study will aid the Division in evaluating and optimizing the recently installed Ozone - BAF system at the Dublin Road and Hap Cremean Water Treatment Plants. The goal is to effectively and efficiently integrate the new system into the overall treatment process while improving operation and reducing operating costs.
After discussions with WRF, the Division of Water is willing to contribute up to $150,000.00 for the study in which WRF will match up to $100,000.00.
Community Planning Area(s): “N/A” since this is a study that covers water treatment plants servicing multiple communities.
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