This $259,990 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will support research by Iowa State University of Science and Technology to assess the climate resilience of combined sewer systems and the impact on marginalized communities.
The project aims to 1) advance data analytics and modeling methodologies for urban wastewater systems, 2) evaluate the system-level resilience of the Des Moines, IA combined sewer system to wet weather conditions under climate change, and 3) uncover the vulnerability of marginalized communities to potential combined sewer overflow incidents. The research will create an integrated modeling framework enabled by cutting-edge development in below-ground drainage modeling, coupled with qualitative-quantitative community surveys. This work is expected to catalyze equitable solutions for managing and mitigating combined sewer overflows, providing enduring benefits for marginalized populations. The grant period runs from August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027.
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