Overview

WaterVal®: A Trusted Framework for Water Treatment Validation

WaterVal® is a nationally endorsed, research-backed framework that empowers the water industry to validate treatment processes with confidence. It offers a consistent, scientifically robust approach to confirming that water treatment systems can effectively remove contaminants—protecting public health and the environment.

Supporting the entire treatment journey—from catchment risk assessment through to verification and reporting—WaterVal® streamlines processes and reduces uncertainty. Its protocols, built on nine essential elements and grounded in the latest research and industry best practice, are adaptable across a wide range of contaminants, source waters, and treatment technologies.

Over the past three years, WaterRA, with the support of water industry partners, has created and continued to evolve the WaterVal® research program—expanding its scope with new validation protocols and comprehensive background documentation.

Funding Request to Sustain and Advance the WaterVal® Research Program

To maintain the integrity and relevance of WaterVal® protocols—and to extend their applicability to emerging treatment technologies and contaminants—we are seeking funding to support ongoing development and maintenance of the program.

Your investment will help safeguard public health and environmental outcomes by ensuring the water industry can continue to rely on WaterVal® with confidence in both treatment processes and water quality performance.

For detailed funding requirements, please refer to the WaterVal® 2025 Proposal.

 Budget estimate: contributions of $100,000 -$300,000 ($30,000 - $100,000 each over three years)