Who is the Water Environment Research Foundation?
The Water Environment Research Foundation (WERF), is a not-for-profit organization established in 1989 to advance science and technology for the benefit of subscribing utilities, corporations, equipment manufacturers, industrial organizations, and the general public. WERF addresses water quality issues with a commitment to environmental protection, economic conservancy and enhanced quality of life. Funded through voluntary contributions and grants, WERF manages research under four Thrust Areas: Collection and Treatment Systems, Human Health and Environmental Effects, Watershed Management, and Residuals Management. WERF Subscribers represent wastewater utilities representing more than 65 percent of the U.S. sewered population and more than 60 corporations sharing concerns for water quality issues. For more information, contact WERF at 1-703-684-2470 or visit the WERF Web site.
