No single organization can solve the complex challenges facing wastewater management alone. That’s why we’re intentionally building one of the strongest innovation ecosystems in the country.

Our Research & Partnerships program is the connective tissue that brings together universities, national labs, startups, established technology companies, other utilities, and government agencies to co-create, test, and scale the next generation of solutions.

How We Work

• Joint research projects and applied pilots
• Technology incubation and acceleration support
• Open innovation challenges and problem-solving sprints
• Knowledge transfer and workforce development programs
• Policy and regulatory engagement informed by real-world results

What Makes Us Different We focus on moving research out of the lab and into the field — fast. Our partnerships are designed to produce deployable products and processes, not just papers.

The Vision A thriving national network where great ideas find the partners, funding, and testing grounds they need to become industry-changing realities.

Have a research idea, technology, or partnership opportunity? We’d love to explore it. Use the contact form on the Innovation page.