Cal Poly Pomona Foundation: Research Grant on Contaminates of Emerging Concern in Potable Reuse Membrane Treatment

The Cal Poly Pomona Foundation is offering a grant to study the fate of Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) in water reclamation processes. The research aims to develop Closed-Circuit Reverse Osmosis (CCRO) technology to remove CECs effectively. By focusing on reducing concentrate stream discharge and understanding CECs’ fate, the grant seeks to address challenges in water reuse implementation. Tasks include literature studies, experimental procedure development, and monitoring CEC removal under various conditions. The grant will support data collection and analysis to enhance understanding of CECs in CCRO systems.

Opportunity ID: 326795

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	BOR-DO-20-N005
Funding Opportunity Title:	Evaluating Contaminates of Emerging Concern’s Fate in Potable Reuse Membrane Treatment
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	1
Assistance Listings:	15.560 — SECURE Water Act – Research Agreements
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	May 05, 2020
Last Updated Date:	May 22, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 05, 2020
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 05, 2020
Archive Date:	Jun 19, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding:	–
Award Ceiling:	$120,000
Award Floor:	$0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:	Cal Poly Pomona Foundation

Additional Information

Agency Name:	Bureau of Reclamation
Description:	Under this Cooperative Agreement, the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation will assist in development of Closed-Circuit Reverse Osmosis (CCRO). The intent of the proposed project is to further development needed by Reclamation and stakeholders, municipalities and academics, with a Reverse Osmosis process that can remove most Contaminants of Emerging Concerns (CEC) yet produce concentrate streams with increased CEC concentrations that require further understanding. The discharge of CEC rich concentrate stream can increase plant operational costs and thus provide a roadblock for the implementation water reuse. The research areas of focus: Understanding the fate and removal of CECs in any water reclamation pilot study would respond to the lack of knowledge around CECs in water reclamation Reducing the discharge volume of concentrate stream is important since it directly affects the cost of water reclamation process specially in inland water reclamation plants Researchers at Cal Poly Pomona Foundation will focus on the following tasks: Literature studies will be performed to investigate and compile the available data on CECs in CCRO, and similar high recovery membrane setups Development of an experimental procedure in regard to sample collection, and laboratory analysis of CCRO’s feed, product, and concentrate samples Studying the fate and removal of CECs under different operatingconditions by commissioning, operation, and monitoring of the pilotCCRO, as well as sampling and sample analysis practices for watersamples for CEC study Data collection and analysis for developing a comprehensive data logthat includes operating conditions and water quality
Link to Additional Information:	–
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Matthew D Reichert Grants Management Specialist Phone 303-445-3865 Email:mreichert@usbr.gov

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