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The Value of Applied Research <br />continued from page 1 <br />engineers and scientists have had the privilege of working with some of the finest <br />minds in the nation. The bonds that have been formed transcend specific areas of <br />study. Together, these activities create a fabric of interrelated research activities <br />designed to serve the best interests of our clients and the publics they serve. <br />The Bottom Line —Our Communities and Grandkids. There <br />are even more fundamental reasons that companies such as HDR, government <br />agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, and organizations <br />such as AwwaRF and WERF conduct research. Research conducted by previous <br />generations has virtually eliminated most waterborne disease in the <br />United States, and dramatically improved the quality of our waterways. Today's <br />research will help assure that our children and their children will enjoy the health <br />and environment that we all wish for them. <br />Bruce Willey, P. E., is HDR's national director of professional services for water. He can be <br />reached in HDR's San Diego office at (858) 712 -8306 or bruce.willey @hdrinc.com. <br />HDR EXPANDS, RELOCATES WATER RESEARCH FACILITY <br />HDR has relocated its water research laboratory and shop to a new facility at <br />2807152° "Avenue in Redmond, Wash. <br />The new facility has 1,000 square feet of "wet lab" space used for water and <br />wastewater analysis and materials and forensics evaluations. it has an addi- <br />tional 1,000 square feetfor fabrication of testing and pilot treatment units. Pilot <br />testing is a critical aspect to the application of new technologies, as it allows for <br />project- specific modifications enhancing performance and reducing the expense <br />of modifying full -size facilities. <br />HDR Water Data Manager Sid Hendrickson, A.D., prepares a coagulation jar test <br />demonstration. <br />HDR's original water lab was established in 1991 as a small analytical facility <br />to aid with corrosion control studies. The new Applied Research and Technology <br />Center now offers a wide range of services related to water quality and <br />distribution system analysis, sampling, pilot testing and independent and <br />collaborative research on national water quality issues. Research clients and <br />partners include the Environmental Protection Agency, American Water Works <br />Association Research Foundation, and industrial associations such as the Plastic <br />Pipe Institute and Copper Development Association. The Center has provided <br />services to clients throughout the United States and Canada. <br />falONE COMPANY I Many Solutions® <br />PRSRT STD <br />U.S. POSTAGE <br />L <br />PAID <br />�.., s; Z <br />OMAHA, NE <br />,t <br />PERMIT # 963 <br />N <br />,C <br />w <br />U <br />a, <br />61 14 <br />CL <br />FRANK AKERS <br />045 <br />COIA-)R ADO WATER CONSERVATION <br />BOARD <br />1313 SHERMAN ST <br />o <br />DE1114VFR CO 80203 -2278 <br />0 <br />falONE COMPANY I Many Solutions® <br />