Demonstrating, evaluating, and optimizing emerging technologies for intensification and decarbonization of water resource recovery facilities.
Proven Impact
30-40
Increase in Energy Efficiency
20-30
Reduction in Capital Costs
80
Reduction in Footprint
40-50
Increase in Treatment Performance
20-25
Increase in Treatment Capacity
What we do
Four service lines serving municipal water utilities and public works agencies across the US.
Research-driven solutions for emerging wastewater treatment and resource recovery technologies.
Learn moreExpert guidance to municipalities and utilities on adopting and implementing innovative treatment technologies.
Learn moreIndependent testing, demonstration, and evaluation of emerging treatment technologies under real-world conditions.
Learn moreProcess design and optimization for primary filtration, advanced primary treatment, and resource recovery systems.
Learn moreFeatured work
Full-scale demonstrations and pilot programs at active treatment facilities.
Full-scale demonstration of advanced primary and secondary treatment technologies showing significant energy and performance benefits.
Read moreDemonstration project evaluating advanced sludge separation technologies that enable decarbonization of wastewater treatment plants.
Read moreCost-effective and energy-efficient novel technologies evaluated for decarbonization of water reclamation systems.
Read moreRecognition
Our research has been recognized by leading water industry organizations.
2022 · Water Environment Federation
2019 · California Water Environment Association
First place award for primary filtration technology development. Principal investigator: Dr. Onder Caliskaner. Sponsors: California Energy Commission and Los Angeles County Sanitation District. Partner: Kennedy/Jenks Consultants. Demonstrated enhanced removal of particulates and organics and a related reduction in activated sludge process aeration energy requirements.
Partners & Collaborators
Let's work together
Whether you're planning a pilot, optimizing an existing facility, or investigating a specific challenge — we'd love to talk.