WHO ARE WE?

The Water Treatment Engineering and Research (WaTER) Group is part of the Bureau of Reclamation's Technical Services Center in Denver, Colorado. The WaTER Group provides expert water and wastewater treatment engineering and research technical services. The WaTER Group places an emphasis on sharing our expertise and services not only with other Reclamation organizations, but also with other governments, departments, agencies, academia, and the private sector. The WaTER Group consists of professional engineers, chemists, scientists, and technicians. Refer to Engineering Capabilities and Research Capabilities for specific information about our services, projects, and programs.  

The FY04 DWPR pre-proposal solicitation packages were posted in the Federal Business Opportunities. The pre-proposal packages may be obtained from our website at www.usbr.gov/pmts/aquisitions/AAMSsol.html. Reference (1) task areas A, B, C, E, & F for research and studies, (2) task G for testing of pilot-scale systems, or (3) task I for design, construction, and testing of plants and modules. Parties without Internet access can request the pre-proposal packages in writing by facsimile to (303) 445-6345 or by e-mail to rjackson@do.usbr.gov. Telephone requests will not be honored. Pre-proposals must be submitted in accordance with the instructions and must not exceed six pages. Pre-proposals are due on 02/27/04.

In addition to serving Reclamation, the 6 GPM MTP is available to qualifying communities on a cost-share basis. It can verify water treatment process selections prior to design of drinking water systems, and to assist in making decisions so that private sector firms can proceed with the design and construction.