Models to Predict the Removal of Emerging Micropollutants from Water by Novel Adsorbents in Fixed-Bed Column Processes Funding Opportunity
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Science Advisor, Policy and Engagement
Office of Research and Development
Innovative Water Technology Grant Program
MODELS TO PREDICT THE REMOVAL OF EMERGING MICROPOLLUTANTS FROM WATER BY NOVEL ADSORBENTS IN FIXED-BED COLUMN PROCESSES
This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity.
Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-G2024-ORD-F1
Assistance Listing Number: 66.521
Solicitation Opening Date: July 30, 2024
Solicitation Closing Date: October 2, 2024: 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Informational Webinar: August 15, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. ET Register for the Informational webinar here.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Innovative Water Technology Grant Program, is seeking applications for research to develop, test and deploy predictive models for novel adsorbents and estimate the effectiveness of these adsorbents to remove emerging micropollutants in drinking water and wastewater treatment operations.
Water treatment and distribution systems face challenges in removing contaminants for clean and safe drinking water. The development of “next-generation” adsorbents shows considerable promise for more efficient and effective removal of micropollutants, but limited information is available on their reliability and treatment performance.
Research is needed to better understand the effectiveness of novel sorbents for removing micropollutants in drinking water and wastewater. With this funding opportunity, EPA is seeking research that will help water utilities and water system engineers better predict the performance of novel adsorbents and provide scientific information for the basis of decisions on which new treatment technologies to select and deploy.