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WateReuse Research Foundation

WateReuse Research Foundation. Caroline Sherony Program Manager November 8, 2010. WateReuse Research Foundation Background. The mission of the WateReuse Foundation is to conduct and promote applied research on the reuse, reclamation, recycling, and desalination of water

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WateReuse Research Foundation

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  1. WateReuse Research Foundation Caroline Sherony Program Manager November 8, 2010

  2. WateReuse Research Foundation Background The mission of the WateReuse Foundation is to conduct and promote applied research on the reuse, reclamation, recycling, and desalination of water • Formed in 1993 in California • Became a national organization in 2000 • Annual Research Budget: 2000: $55,000 2010: > $5 million • Growing global presence and reach • Output: to date we have 44 published documents or tools and 12 other publications with other organizations we have worked with jointly. We have 79 currently active projects. • A major goal is to leverage our funding

  3. Current Funding (2009) 4 funding sources:

  4. Governance Heiner Markhoff Phil Rolchigo Linda Macpherson Joe Jacangelo (Vice Chair) Ron Young (Past Chair) Phil Friess Andy Hui Rich Nagel Dave Richardson Mike Wehner Tom Minwegen (Sec/Treasurer) David Moore (Chair) Alan Plummer • Board Expanded to 15 in 2005 and to 16 in 2009 • Board Develops Policy & Provides Guidance to RAC & Staff • Current Board Exhibits industry diversity, geographic diversity

  5. Research Advisory Council • The research agenda is identified and recommended to the board by a 28 member Research Advisory Committee that meets biannually. • The members are selected based on expertise and experience and approved by the board and are from Academia, Federal & State Agencies, Water Agencies, & Engineering Community.

  6. Research Plan Five Research Programs: • Solicited (25% in-kind) • Tailored Collaboration (50% in-kind cash) • Unsolicited (25% in-kind) • Feasibility studies • Research Partnership (in-kind varies)

  7. Areas of Research • Chemistry & Toxicology • Microbiology & Disinfection • Treatment Technologies • Desalination • Policy, Social Sciences, and Applications

  8. Water Reuse in Florida (2010) Recycling in California (2008) 667 MGD 580 mgd

  9. California Water Facts (all values MAF/Yr) • Urban water use 9 • Agricultural water use 34 • Total water use (current) 43 • Recycled water use 0.65 • WW Discharge to ocean 3.5 • 2050 incremental demand: -2 to +8* *3 growth scenarios in 2009 California Water Plan, including estimated effect of climate change

  10. The energy water nexus from the Water Reuse perspective: • Energy for water Decreasing the amount of energy used to generate or distribute (recycled) water: • Water reuse on-site facility optimization (8) • Water reuse (desal) /energy facility co-siting (3) • Integrating water reuse to decrease energy specifically (1) • Integrating water reuse as a tool to decrease overall cost to society (3) • Water for energy Utilizing reuse water in the energy industry as an alternative water source (1)

  11. Water for Energy Project WRF-08-12Assess Water Use Requirements and establish Water Quality criteria needed for Application of Reclaimed Water and Water Reuse in Energy, Power, and Biofuels Production There are five general categories of issues and barriers that may complicate the use of recycled water in the energy sectors: 1. Cost and Supply Availability Considerations 2. Regulatory Issues 3. Institutional Issues and Arrangements 4. Public Acceptance, Support and Outreach 5. Region-Specific issues

  12. Energy for Water WRF-08-16 Implications of Future Water Supply Sources on Energy Demands A model that allows the calculation of energy requirements on a proposed water system, including energy demand for conveyance, distribution, treatment (drinking water, wastewater, and recycled water.) WRF-08-13 Renewable Energy, Peak Power Management, and Optimization of Advanced Treatment Technologies to Reduce Greenhouse Gases at Water Reuse and Desalination and Wastewater Membrane Treatment Plants Mainly an optimization study, but will also look at co-siting of renewable energy facilities with reuse water

  13. Energy for WaterWater Reuse and Cost WRF-09-02 When to Use Indirect Potable Reuse Systems vs. Dual Pipe Systems Will look at advantages and disadvantages of both approaches and evaluate case studies with a triple bottom line approach WateReuse-10-01 Fit for Purpose Water: The Cost of “Over-Treating” Reclaimed and other Water Will look at using a triple bottom line approach ways to ensure that the most sustainable process and use is selected when considering cost, energy and GHG emissions.

  14. Energy for WaterSoon to be published (next summer) WRF-06-10D Consideration for the Co-Siting of Desalination Facilities with Municipal and Industrial Facilities Researches the potential advantages and disadvantages that may be realized when co-siting for seven theoretical co-siting scenarios, three of which involve a power plant: • Scenario 1: Power Plant – Seawater RO (21 case studies discussed) • Scenario 4: Seawater RO – Power Plant • Scenario 5: Power Plant – Brackish water RO Includes a decision tool to provide planning level information on the seven desalination co-location scenarios developed in the document.

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