American Water Awarded New Research Grant Focusing on Early Warning System for Algal Blooms
2024年2月22日 - 1:00AM
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Funding provided by The Water Research
Foundation
American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and
wastewater utility company in the U.S., today announced that it has
been awarded a new grant from The Water Research Foundation (WRF),
Determining the Role of Spectral Imaging as an Early Warning System
for Presence/Significance of Algal Blooms [5266]. This research
aims to develop cost-effective tools for early and reliable
identification of harmful algal blooms.
“American Water is delighted to partner with The Water Research
Foundation on this important water-related research, and continue
to advance the science of drinking water,” said Lynda DiMenna,
Chief Environmental Officer, American Water. “Research into algal
blooms is a critical component in continuing to provide clean, safe
and reliable water services to customers and across the water
industry.”
Algal blooms can have negative impacts on both water providers
and communities, affecting operations as well as public health.
Current methods for monitoring these blooms are either
time-consuming, difficult to use or require advanced analytical
expertise. To prevent these issues, a proactive and
multi-disciplinary monitoring strategy is needed.
“Analyzing algal blooms in water sources is an essential part of
helping to ensure our water services are clean and safe for
customers and throughout the water sector,” said Dr. Zia Bukhari,
Principal Scientist, American Water and lead for this study.
“Existing tools are slow and can be unreliable. This research will
couple satellite imaging with machine learning tools and benchmark
these against the latest chemistry and microbiology techniques. Our
goal is to develop more effective monitoring strategies that help
improve response times and overall management of algal blooms.”
Approximately $569,550 in research investment has been provided
by WRF, American Water and partners, which include Element 84,
Hazen & Sawyer, Resolve Hydro LLC and the City of Wichita
Falls.
WRF is the leading research organization advancing the science
of everything water to meet the evolving needs of the water
sector.
If you have any questions about this research, please contact
Dr. Zia Bukhari at Zia.Bukhari@amwater.com.
About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and
wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history
dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe,
clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater
services to more than 14 million people with regulated operations
in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s
6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise
and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent
outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and
other stakeholders.
For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water
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