Reverse Osmosis Concentrate Management through Halophyte Farming
Agency: Bureau of Reclamation
Assistance Listings: 15.506 -- Water Desalination Research and Development Program
Last Updated: May 13, 2026
Description
The costs of concentrate management of a conventional Reverse Osmosis (RO) facility are up to 50% of the capital requirements and operation expenses. These costs are primarily associated with mitigating the environmental impacts of the concentrate. Research to validate the viability of halophyte farming for concentrate management - including addressing ground water protection and long-term crop production efficacy – is necessary to analyze the feasibility are necessary. - are part of the proposed research. The purpose of this project is to collect additional data to analyze the feasibility of growing...
Atriplex sp. seedlings for farming, revegetation and restoration projects. This project will also afford the opportunity to advance the state of knowledge in reducing the environmental impacts of OM concentrates, including the recovery and use of salts or other materials contained in the reject stream, salinity modeling, and toxicity analysis of the concentrate discharges into the environment. The project will all analyze the carbon sequestration potential of halophyte farming as compared to other CM options.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
University of Arizona
Grantor contact information
Description
Janeen Koza
Grants Management Specialist
Phone 303-445-3446
Grants Management Specialist
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| r16-noi-do-006-uaz.pdf | Notice of Intent to Award | Dec 4, 2015 12:59 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Archived: December 19, 2015
Award
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Program Funding
1
Expected awards
$75,000
Award Minimum
$75,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
R16-NOI-DO-006
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
December 4, 2015
Archive date:
December 19, 2015
