The FAST Water Network (Facilities Accelerating Science & Technology) assists those developing and piloting technologies for the water sector. It works to connect researchers, new technology providers, and other innovators in the water industry with test facilities appropriate for their needs. It also aims to manage risk and accelerate the adoption of innovation by engaging the broader water community.
The network was developed as a result of recommendations from stakeholder meetings and discussions organized by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The Water Research Foundation (WRF), the Water Environment Federation (WEF).
It aims to amplify work being done at Test Bed Facilities, by addressing three barriers. The FAST Water Network does not manage these facilities but serves as a neutral party helping to coordinate their work and efforts to limit redundancy and wasted effort.
1. Connection
Connecting the right partners for testing.
2. Applicability
Ensuring applicability of test results beyond a small geographic region, or a highly specific facility layout.
3. Acceptance
Acceptance of the testing data to generate market demand.
Network Directory
The FAST Water Network Directory helps innovators locate potential facilities for testing new technologies at various scales to help manage risk and accelerate adoption of innovation.
Instructions: Please click on a map pin to view a facility and download its information form (PDF).
Please note: Locations on map are approximate.
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Level 1: A university or research lab that can assist with bench-scale work but is not dedicated to piloting new technologies
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Level 2: A water resource recovery facility that is interested in innovation and willing to host a project, but does not have a dedicated test facility
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Level 3: A water resource recovery facility or research lab with a dedicated physical space available for piloting innovative water technology
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Level 4: A staffed facility dedicated solely to R&D/piloting of new technologies (can be housed at a functioning WRRF)
Join the FAST Water Network
Water facilities that are interested in being included in the network and directory should complete and submit the following form.