Our mission: Advancing the science of water to improve the quality of life.



The Foundation was established in 1966 to provide a centralized, practical research program for the drinking water community. Its research program, which is highly respected as being one of the most scientifically credible and best-coordinated in the world, focuses on four main goal areas:



* High-quality water

* Efficient and customer-responsive organization

* Infrastructure reliability

* Environmental leadership



Specific research projects focus on the following:



* Treatment

* Distribution

* Resources

* Monitoring & Analysis

* Management

* Health Effects