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Water Quality Research Foundation

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What is WQRF?
The Water Quality Research Foundation (WQRF), formerly The Water Quality Research Council (WQRC) was formed in 1949 to serve, on behalf of the Water Quality Association (WQA), as a universally recognized, independant research organization.

What is the mission of WQRF?

  • To conduct and fund scientific research on subjects relating to the water quality improvement industry
  • To advance the science of water to improve the quality of life
  • To ensure that water treatment industry interests are presented in a cognent, competent manner

    Why donate?
    To protect and promote the industry. Without WQRF:
  • Misinformation will go unrefuted
  • Ill-conceived codes and rules could not be defeated
  • Water treatment benefits would not be well proven, documented and publicized

    What types of reasearch does WQRF sponsor?
  • All aspects of drinking water
  • Health effects
  • Issues surrounding water treatment services
  • Technologies
  • Equipment

    How are funds raised?
  • Donations
  • Bequests
  • Insurance policies naming WQRF as the benefactor
  • Annual fundraising events held each year at the WQA Mid-Year Leadership Conference and Annual Convention
  • Endowment Campaign

    What are some immediate gift-giving options?
  • Check/credit card
  • Pledge - donations to WQRf can be pledged adn divided over three years

    Are donation tax deductable?
  • WQRF is an organization that qualifies for exemption under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to WQRF may be tax deductable as charitable contributions under the Code.

    What is an endowment fund?
  • The principal is invested and earnings are used to fund research projects

    What are some past sponsored landmark research topics? (click here for a complete list and explanation.)

  • Home Water Corrosion Study:Brine Discharge Issues
  • Potential Effects of Water Softener Discharges on Leach Field Soil and Onsite Wastewater Treatment Plants
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) Symposium on the Potential Health Benefits of Calcium and Magnesium in Drinking Water

    How will donations be acknowledged?
  • Recognition levels acknowledge the generosity and support of contributors.

    Questions about water quality and the technologies that improve it will always exist. Scientific research from WQRF will work to answer those questions. Your donation will make a difference! Help build a strong foundation for the future. Invest in the industry. Invest in Your Future. Invest today!

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