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Water Research

As sources of water decrease, demand rises, and infrastructure ages, communities will increasingly rely on advances in science and technology for resilience. EPA’s water research is supporting solutions that ensure adequate supplies of clean water to protect our health and livelihood, protect and restore watersheds and ecosystems, and strengthen our economy.

Research Areas

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  • Watersheds
  • Nutrients
  • Harmful Algal Blooms
  • Drinking Water
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  • Wastewater
  • Water Reuse

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  • Water Research Grants
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  • Water Research Webinars
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FYs 2023-2026 Strategic Research Action Plans


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Featured Resources

  • Salt Research and Resources
  • Cumulative Impacts Research and Report
  • Recent Lead in Drinking Water Publications
  • Water Sensors Toolbox
  • PFAS analytical methods, sampling, and treatment research

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Last updated on May 19, 2023
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