RFPs: Advancing the Disinfection of Wet Weather‐Driven Sewer Overflows

Deadline Date: August 29, 2024

Donor Name: The Water Research Foundation (WRF)

Grant Size: $100,000 to $500,000

The Water Research Foundation (WRF) is currently accepting proposals for the project namely Advancing the Disinfection of Wet Weather‐Driven Sewer Overflows: Best Practices and Case Studies.

This project will develop an effective resource (e.g., “guidebook”) for decision makers at wastewater, stormwater, and water reclamation utilities of all sizes to identify the best options suitable for implementing disinfection programs at their facilities and across their entire sewershed. It is also anticipated that this project will, through successful case studies and valuable lessons learned, identify the limitations of current disinfection best practices and identify further research opportunities to advance the science and technology of disinfection.

Objectives

• To improve receiving water quality by fostering widespread adoption of disinfection practices and technologies, when needed, at strategic locations throughout sewersheds and at potential peak wet‐weather flow management points within water resource recovery facilities (WRRFs) and stormwater treatment systems.
• To identify cost‐effective solutions and develop a user-friendly guidance document to add to a utility’s decision toolbox for combined sewer overflow (CSO) and sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) mitigation strategies.

Funding Information

• The maximum funding available from WRF for this project is $200,000. The applicant must contribute additional resources equivalent to at least 33% of the project award. For example, if an applicant requests $100,000 from WRF, an additional $33,000 or more must be contributed by the applicant. Acceptable forms of applicant contribution include cost share, applicant inkind, or third-party in-kind that comply with 2 CFR Part 200.306 cost sharing or matching. The applicant may elect to contribute more than 33% to the project, but the maximum WRF funding available remains fixed at $200,000. Proposals that do not meet the minimum 33% of the project award will not be accepted.
• The anticipated period of performance for this project is 24 months from the contract start date.

Expected Deliverables

• A stand-alone comprehensive literature synthesis document, including annotations for the list of publications and resources used.
• A user-friendly utility-facing guidance document, including case studies.
  • In addition, the guidance document will include a specific chapter on ongoing research and emerging technology development on wastewater and stormwater disinfection.
  • Furthermore, this document will include a chapter and supporting technical appendix that summarizes the knowledge gaps, research needs, and preliminary concepts for recommended future research projects, including recommended means to address those remaining gaps.
• A user-friendly utility-facing web page and/or another format such as StoryMaps.
• One invitation-only virtual workshop, along with workshop planning and all supporting materials (e.g., agenda, presentations, meeting notes, and workshop summary).
• Broader outreach:
  • Webcasts and public outreach materials such as conference presentations.
  • Submitting one open access peer-reviewed journal paper and additional outreach products as applicable. 

Eligibility Criteria

• Proposals will be accepted from both U.S.-based and non-U.S.-based entities, including educational institutions, research organizations, governmental agencies, and consultants or other for-profit entities.

For more information, visit The Water Research Foundation.