American Water Awarded New Research Grant Focusing on Early Warning System for Algal Blooms
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].
- 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.