CDM Conducts Survey to Examine Biological Water Treatment Processes
June 04, 2008
CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS—Partnering with the Awwa Research Foundation (AwwaRF) and the Department of Defense Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP), CDM has developed and is managing an online survey on the use of biological processes for drinking water treatment. The survey will establish the extent to which biological processes are being used and what technology, regulatory, and customer acceptance issues remain.
With an increase in demand for higher-quality drinking water, stringent regulations, and advanced technologies, biological treatment processes have gained attention among drinking water experts. The Web-based survey is the first of its kind, and is designed to answer remaining questions about biological processes for drinking water treatment, identify baseline water treatment technology use, increase technology acceptance, and prioritize research and regulatory initiatives. Consultants, engineers, regulators, Department of Defense personnel and their contractors, academic personnel, and researchers are encouraged to participate in the study.
Completing the four sections of the survey—general information, technology acceptance, technology or regulatory attributes, and case study—should take approximately 30 minutes. The case study section is optional and is intended to collect data and information on specific drinking water treatment facilities or pilot plants. The identities of sites and individuals will remain anonymous. CDM will compile the survey results and prepare a report that will be available through the AwwaRF and ESTCP Web sites.
All questions should be directed to drinkingwatersurvey@cdm.com.