The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced it has awarded a $3.2 million research grant to Iowa State University for studies into water reuse.
According to an Oct. 5 EPA news release, the grant funding will used to research how to reduce technological and institutional barriers of expanded water reuse and will increase adoption by addressing issues in water quality and availability in small, rural communities.
“As we celebrate the Clean Water Act’s 50th Anniversary this month, we are proud to announce a research grant that will expand water reuse adoption efforts in Iowa,” EPA Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister said in the release. “We’re looking forward to seeing the research performed by Iowa State University resulting in expanded water reuse and an increase in water quality and availability in underserved communities.”
“Safe and reliable water is critical to protecting public health, and innovative solutions for reusing water can improve water availability and access across the nation,” said Chris Frey, assistant administrator for EPA’s Office of Research and Development, according to the release. “These research projects will help advance water reuse applications so communities, local and state governments, and tribes can provide alternatives to existing water resources.”
The release states the Water Research Foundation in Denver also received a $3.2 million research grant.
