The Water Research Foundation (WRF) has announced a new funding opportunity to advance asset health monitoring technologies for large-diameter and transmission water pipelines.
The project aims to integrate cutting-edge sensing and data analysis tools into routine water utility management, helping utilities better predict and prevent infrastructure failures.
Aim
The initiative will explore how emerging structural health monitoring systems—similar to those used in bridges and highways—can be adapted for buried water pipelines.
Its key goals are to identify effective monitoring tools, validate them through field testing, and develop models that link sensor data to pipe condition and material degradation.
Funding details
WRF will provide up to $250,000 for the project. Applicants must contribute at least 33% of the total cost through cost-sharing or in-kind support.
The research will involve literature reviews, case studies and live demonstrations to ensure the proposed technologies are practical, scalable and ready for real-world implementation.
Who can apply
Applications are welcome from:
● Universities and educational institutions
● Research organizations
● Government agencies and utilities
● Consulting firms and private companies
● U.S. and international applicants
Expected outcomes
Researchers are expected to deliver guidelines, models and analytical tools that support the adoption of real-time monitoring systems.
Deliverables may include a final report, user manual, training workshops and technology demonstrations—all aimed at improving decision-making and asset management in the water sector.
Deadline
Applications close on November 20, 2025. Visit the Water Research Foundation website to apply.
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