Submit a Research Idea

The Foundation encourages the water community to submit ideas for consideration as future AwwaRF research projects. Ideas submitted here will be reviewed and you will be contacted if further discussion is needed. * Contact Name:   * Contact Title:   *Organization:   *Telephone:   *Email:   *AwwaRF subscriber? Select Yes No   *Describe the issue or research need for your utility or the water industry. These needs may encompass any phase of water supply and may be related to resources, treatment, distribution systems, monitoring/analysis, health effects, customer relations, regulatory compliance or management. Please provide a brief paragraph. :   What is the estimated timeframe in which research results would be needed to address this issue?  Select 6 months or less 1-2 years 3 years or more Note: a timeframe of 6 months or less qualifies for the Rapid Response Research Program What is the extent of the issue (if known)? What are potential impacts to the drinking water community if this issue is not addressed? What information would you need to remedy or solve the issue? Can you recommend a specific research idea or approach? Please supply a brief paragraph describing any background on the issue, suggested objectives, recommended research approach, and anticipated budget, if known. Are there experts whom you suggest we contact for further information? Please retype the code to the left. It is case sensitive. This ensures that a person is submitting this form.