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Small Business Innovative Research:
FY90 - FY08 Awards: Water


Name and Address of Awardee Title of SBIR Project Phase I Award Phase II Award Total
Contract Number RFA FY $ Contract Number RFA FY $
Water
Name: EIC Laboratories Inc.
State: MA
City: Norwood
Zip: 2062

Neurotoxic/Cytotoxin Detection in Water Supplies During Sample Collection 68D03018
2002 $70,000 EPD04067 2003 $225,000 $295,000
Name: Little Bear Laboratories Inc.
State: CO
City: Golden
Zip: 80403

Sulfide Mineral Coating Process To Control Acid Rock Drainage 68D03028
2002 $70,000 EPD04057 2003 $225,000 $295,000
Name: Membrane Technology and Research Inc.
State: CA
City: Menlo Park
Zip: 94025

Removal of VOCs From Water With an Air-Stripper/Membrane Vapor Separation System 68D03029
2002 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Vegrandis Inc.
State: AR
City: Fayetteville
Zip: 72701

Rapid and Sensitive Electrochemical-Based Method for Improved Detection of Cryptosporidium parvum in Water 68D03036
2002 $70,000       $70,000
Name: T/J Technologies Inc.
State: MI
City: Ann Arbor
Zip: 48108

Electrochemical Reduction of Perchlorates in Potable Water 68D03037
2002 $70,000       $70,000
Name: ADA Technologies Inc.
State: CO
City: Englewood
Zip: 80112

Arsenic Removal System for Residential and Point-of-Use Applications 68D02078
2001 $99,993 68D03062 2002 $225,000 $324,993
Name: VEETech PC
State: SC
City: Aiken
Zip: 29803

Removal of Arsenic From Drinking Water Using a Novel Hybrid Sorbent 68D02098
2001 $99,852 68D03063 2002 $224,853 $324,705
Name: HydroTech Engineering
State: SD
City: Rapid City
Zip: 57702

Limestone-Based Material for Arsenic Removal From Drinking Water 68D02093
2001 $100,000 68D03064 2002 $225,000 $325,000
Name: Technova Corporation
State: MI
City: Okemos
Zip: 48864

Development of New Wastewater Infrastructure Systems With Enhanced Durability and Structural Efficiency 68D02097
2001 $99,974 68D03065 2002 $225,000 $324,974
Name: Dynaflow Inc.
State: MD
City: Jessup
Zip: 20794

Development of a DynaJet Cavitation System for High-Rate Disinfection of Combined Sewer Overflows 68D02091
2001 $100,000 68D03066 2002 $225,000 $325,000
Name: U.S. Infrastructure Inc.
State: NJ
City: Edison
Zip: 8837

Upflow Filter for Rapid and Effective Treatment of Stormwater at Critical Source Areas 68D02100
2001 $99,926 68D03068 2002 $225,000 $324,926
Name: Ceramatec Inc.
State: UT
City: Salt Lake City
Zip: 84119

Innovative Oxidation Treatment for Removal of MTBE From Drinking Water Using a Combined Photocatalytic Reactor and Ozone Generator 68D02011
2001 $69,926       $69,926
Name: Compact Membrane Systems Inc.
State: DE
City: Wilmington
Zip: 19804

Fouling-Resistant Ultrafiltration Membranes for Treatment of Oily Bilge Water 68D02015
2001 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Dynaflow Inc.
State: MD
City: Jessup
Zip: 20794

Development of a Cavitating Jet System for Removal of Pesticides and Other Pollutants From Wastewater Discharge 68D02017
2001 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Eltron Research Inc.
State: CO
City: Boulder
Zip: 80301

Heterogeneous Catalysts for Catalytic Wet Air Oxidation 68D02019
2001 $69,997       $69,997
Name: Media and Process Technology Inc.
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
Zip: 15238

A Microengineered Adsorbent for Arsenic Removal for Small Drinking Water Treatment Facilities 68D02031
2001 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Membrane Technology and Research Inc.
State: CA
City: Menlo Park
Zip: 94025

Development of Reliable, Cost-Effective Membrane Technology for Industrial Wastewater Treatment 68D02032
2001 $70,000       $70,000
Name: WaterVisions International Inc.
State: GA
City: Cumming
Zip: 30040

Inexpensive Composite Materials for Arsenic (III/V) Removal From Drinking Water 68D02039
2001 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Eltron Research Inc.
State: CO
City: Boulder
Zip: 80301

Nontoxic Exotic Species/Organic Compound Waterway Contamination Control 68D01017
2000 $69,994 68D02052 2001 $224,993 $294,987
Name: Membrane Technology and Research Inc.
State: CA
City: Menlo Park
Zip: 94025

Combined Centrifugal Separator/Membrane Ultrafiltration System for Shipboard Treatment of Bilge and Ballast Water 68D01030
2000 $70,000 68D02055 2001 $225,000 $295,000
Name: Phoenix Science and Technology Inc.
State: MA
City: Arlington
Zip: 2476

Nontoxic Sparker Control of Zebra Mussels 68D01040
2000 $70,000 68D02059 2001 $225,000 $295,000
Name: Argonide Corporation
State: FL
City: Sanford
Zip: 32771

Nano Alumina Arsenic Filter 68D02087
2001 $99,923       $99,923
Name: CeraTech Inc.
State: MD
City: Baltimore
Zip: 21203

Advanced Concrete Materials for Water and Wastewater Pipeline Repair and Construction 68D02088
2001 $96,477       $96,477
Name: Diversified Technologies Inc.
State: MA
City: Bedford
Zip: 1730

Wastewater Treatment by Pulsed Electric Field Processing 68D02089
2001 $99,092       $99,092
Name: HydroPure Technologies LLC
State: OH
City: Powell
Zip: 43065

Treatment of Arsenic in Small Drinking Water Systems Using Self-Assembled Monolayers on Mesoporous Supports, A High-Capacity Selective Sorbent 68D02092
2001 $99,970       $99,970
Name: Materials Modification Inc.
State: VA
City: Fairfax
Zip: 22031

Nanocomposite-Based Filter for Arsenic Removal in Drinking Water 68D02095
2001 $100,000       $100,000
Name: Microporous Oxides Science and Technology LLC
State: WI
City: Oregon
Zip: 53575

Simultaneous Removal of Arsenite As (III) and Arsenate As (V) From Drinking Water Using a Novel Photoactive Adsorbent 68D02096
2001 $99,996       $99,996
Name: Daniel B. Stephens and Associates Inc.
State: NM
City: Albuquerque
Zip: 87109

Subsurface Treatment for Arsenic Removal 68D02099
2001 $100,000       $100,000
Name: Ion Physics Corporation
State: NH
City: Atkinson
Zip: 3811

A Novel Treatment Method of Drinking Water 68D01026
2000 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Phoenix Science and Technology Inc.
State: MA
City: Arlington
Zip: 2476

Innovative Ultraviolet Light Source for Disinfection of Drinking Water 68D00257
1999 $70,000 68D01057 2000 $225,000 $295,000
Name: Frontier Geosciences Inc.
State: WA
City: Seattle
Zip: 98109

Removal of Mercury and Other Heavy Metals of Industrial and Contaminated Site Waste Waters by Organic Chelation, Coprecipitation and High-Efficiency Particulate Removal 68D00241
1999 $70,000 68D01062 2000 $225,000 $295,000
Name: dTEC Systems LLC
State: WA
City: Seattle
Zip: 98119

An Innovative Online Monitoring and Control System for Improved Biological Nutrient Removal 68D00234
1999 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Bioelectromagnetics Inc.
State: WI
City: Elm Grove

An Electroporation Drinking Water Disinfection System 68D00250
1999 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Purity Systems Inc.
State: MT
City: Missoula
Zip: 59802

Thioether Amended Silica-Polyamine Composite Materials for Mercury (II) Extraction 68D00260
1999 $69,368       $69,368
Name: Little Bear Laboratories Inc.
State: CO
City: Golden
Zip: 80403

A Novel Approach To Prevention of Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) 68D99054
1998 $69,968 68D00276 1999 $224,941 $294,909
Name: Ciencia Inc.
State: CT
City: East Hartford
Zip: 6108

Portable Pathogenic Predictor for Stormwater 68D99028
1998 $69,984       $69,984
Name: Applied Research Associates Inc.
State: VT
City: S. Royalton
Zip: 5068

Hydrothermal/Thermal Decomposition of Perchlorate 68D99032
1998 $69,978       $69,978
Name: BioQuest
State: NV
City: Reno
Zip: 89502

Microwave-Assisted Oxidative Recovery of Cyanide From the Thiocyanate-Containing Solutions 68D99034
1998 $69,480       $69,480
Name: Burnett Engineering Inc.
State: CO
City: Glenwood Springs
Zip: 81601

In Situ Treatment of Acid Mine Drainage 68D99036
1998 $69,968       $69,968
Name: E Paint Company
State: MA
City: East Falmouth
Zip: 2536

Aluminate-Silicate-Based Antifouling Coatings 68D99041
1998 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Fayette Environmental Services Inc.
State: MO
City: Fayette
Zip: 65248

Singlet Oxygen Disinfection of Drinking Water 68D99049
1998 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Montec Associates Inc.
State: MT
City: Butte
Zip: 59702

Acoustic-Enhanced Ozone Drinking Water Disinfection 68D99059
1998 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Lynntech Inc.
State: TX
City: Bryan
Zip: 77803

Electrochemical Treatment of Textile Effluents with Simultaneous Recovery of Toxic Metals 68D98114
1997 $70,000       $70,000
Name: GMS Technologies
State: PA
City: Cranberry Township
Zip: 16066

Development of an Improved BIO-SOK for Use in Bilge to Reduce Nonpoint Source Pollution 68D98138
1997 $69,932       $69,932
Name: SolmeteX Inc.
State: MA
City: Billerica
Zip: 1821

The Development and Scale Up of an Enhanced Mass Transport Resin for Efficient and Cost Effective Heavy Metals Removal and Recovery 68D98139
1997 $67,916       $67,916
Name: UHV Technologies Inc.
State: NJ
City: Mount Laurel
Zip: 8054

Development of a Novel Ferroelectric, Cathode-Based Ozonator for Drinking Water Treatment 68D98149
1997 $67,832       $67,832
Name: HYDRO-Solutions and Purification LLC.
State: AK
City: Fairbanks
Zip: 99707

Development and Demonstration of a Bench-Scale Prototype for the Effective Removal of Selenium in Wastewater 68D98150
1997 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Media and Process Technology Inc.
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
Zip: 15238

One-Step Ceramic Membrane Process for Small Drinking Water Treatment Facilities 68D70015
1996 $69,558 68D98161 1997 $224,830 $294,388
Name: Pharmacognetics Inc.
State: MD
City: Bethesda
Zip: 20814

Development of a Low Toxicity Treatment for Zebra Mussels 68D70019
1996 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Wangtec Inc.
State: IL
City: Woodridge
Zip: 60517

An Innovative Photocatalytic Process for Silver Recovery 68D70020
1996 $69,465       $69,465
Name: Lynntech Inc.
State: TX
City: Bryan
Zip: 77803

Low Cost Heavy Metals Removal from Hazardous Wastewaters 68D70025
1996 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Membrane Technology and Research Inc.
State: CA
City: Menlo Park
Zip: 94025

Novel Nonporous Capillary Nanofiltration Membrane for Wastewater Treatment 68D70036
1996 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Clear Corporation Enterprises Inc.
State: CO
City: Boulder
Zip: 80301

An Automated Electrophoretic Mobility Instrument for Coagulant Dose Control 68D70039
1996 $70,000       $70,000
Name: TPL Inc.
State: NM
City: Albuquerque
Zip: 87109

Silica Materials for Mercury Recovery From Wastewater 68D70040
1996 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Compact Membrane Systems Inc.
State: DE
City: Wilmington
Zip: 19804

Enhanced Ozone Treatment of Wastewater With Perfluoromembranes 68D70043
1996 $70,000       $70,000
Name: Technochem Company
State: NC
City: Greensboro
Zip: 27406

Innovating Complexing Agents for Recovery of Heavy Metals in Municipal and Industrial Wastewater 68D60033
1995 $70,000 68D70048 1996 $225,000 $295,000
Name: Membrane Technology and Research Inc.
State: CA
City: Menlo Park
Zip: 94025

Novel Nonporous Nanofiltration Membrane for Wastewater Treatment 68D50077
1995 $65,000       $65,000
Name: ICET Inc.
State: MA
City: Norwood
Zip: 2062

Novel Sorbents for Sorption and Recovery of Heavy Metals from Wastewater 68D50080
1995 $65,000       $65,000
Name: MCP Urethanes
State: CA
City: Corona
Zip: 92878

Hazardous Metal Filter 68D50102
1995 $47,281       $47,281
Name: UV Technologies Inc.
State: MA
City: East Cambridge
Zip: 2141

Investigation of Catalysts to Enhance the Photo-Oxidation of Organics in Wastewaters 68D60026
1995 $70,000       $70,000
Name: BPF Inc.
State: TX
City: Carrollton
Zip: 75006

Treatment of Produced Water from Coal-Bed Methane Production Using Carbon Aerogel Technology 68D60031
1995 $69,854       $69,854
Name: UV Technologies Inc.
State: MA
City: East Cambridge
Zip: 2141

On-Line Production of Oxidant for UV Oxidation Processes 68D50107
1994 $65,000 68D60052 1995 $225,000 $290,000
Name: Media and Process Technology Inc.
State: PA
City: Pittsburgh
Zip: 15238

On-Site Recovery of Glycols from Airport Deicing Fluid Using Polymeric/Ceramic Composite Membranes 68D50088
1994 $64,690 68D60058 1995 $225,000 $289,690
Name: TDA Research Inc.
State: CO
City: Wheat Ridge
Zip: 80033

Zeolite Membranes for Removal of Contaminants in Drinking Water 68D50081
1994 $65,000       $65,000
Name: TDA Research Inc.
State: CO
City: Wheat Ridge
Zip: 80033

A Novel Extractant for the Selective Removal of Arsenic from Industrial Wastewaters 68D40061
1993 $55,000 68D50115 1994 $220,000 $275,000
Name: CeraMem Corporation
State: MA
City: Waltham
Zip: 2154

Fouling-Resistant Ceramic Membranes for Treatment of Metastable Oil/Water Emulsions 68D4031
1993 $55,000 68D50124 1994 $220,000 $275,000
Name: The Nitrate Elimination Company Inc.
State: MI
City: Lake Linden
Zip: 49945

Enzymatic Nitrate Elimination Technology for Small Systems 68D40046
1993 $54,735 68D50127 1994 $219,898 $274,633
Name: Universal Fuel Development Associates Inc.
State: ND
City: Grand Forks
Zip: 58201

Novel Method for DBP Removal 68D40043
1993 $55,000 68D50145 1994 $220,000 $275,000
Name: Clear Corporation Enterprises Inc.
State: CO
City: Boulder
Zip: 80301

A New Charge Based Coagulant Dose Control Instrument 68D40057
1993 $55,000 68D50146 1994 $220,000 $275,000
Name: ICET Inc.
State: MA
City: Norwood
Zip: 2062

Trace Heavy Metal Removal from Drinking Water 68D5078
1994 $65,000       $65,000
Name: Membran Corporation
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
Zip: 55414

Bubbleless Oxygen Dissolution for Reducing VOC Emissions from Wastewater Treatment Plants 68D40037
1993 $54,700       $54,700
Name: Clear Corporation Enterprises Inc.
State: CO
City: Boulder
Zip: 80301

Fiber Optic Probe for Disinfection By-Product Coagulation Optimization 68D40040
1993 $55,000       $55,000
Name: Boulder Innovative Technologies
State: CO
City: Boulder
Zip: 80301

A Unique Driving Force Regenerable Zeolite Ion Exchange System for Waste Water Treatment and Strategic Resources Recovery 68D40048
1993 $54,937       $54,937
Name: TDA Research Inc.
State: CO
City: Wheat Ridge
Zip: 80033

Emulsion Liquid Membrane Extraction of Selenium from Refinery Wastewaters 68D40048
0 0 68D40069 1993 $165,000 $165,000
Name: Energy and Environmental Engineering Inc.
State: MA
City: East Cambridge
Zip: 2141

A Low Life-Cycle Cost UV Source and Reactor to Oxidize Aqueous Phase Organics 68D40048
0 0 68D30070 1992 $150,000 $150,000
Name: LSR Technologies Inc.
State: MA
City: Concord
Zip: 1742

A Novel Process for Heavy Metal Removal From Industrial Waste Water 68D30114
1992 $50,000       $50,000
Name: Membran Corporation
State: MN
City: Minneapolis
Zip: 55414

Membrane Dissolution of Hydrogen Gas for Nitrate Removal From Drinking Water and Brines 68D30121
1992 $50,000       $50,000
Name: TDA Research Inc.
State: CO
City: Wheat Ridge
Zip: 80033

Emulsion Liquid Membrane Extraction of Selenium from Refinery Wastewaters 68D30127
1992 $50,000       $50,000
Name: Polar Spring Corporation
State: CA
City: Menlo Park
Zip: 94025

Drinking Water Treatment by Directional Freeze Crystallization 68D30135
1992 $50,000       $50,000
Name: TDA Research Inc.
State: CO
City: Wheat Ridge
Zip: 80033

Emulsion Liquid Membrane Extraction of Phenolics from Industrial Wastewaters 68D00025
1990 $50,000 68D10066 1990 $150,000 $200,000
Name: S.R. Taylor and Associates
State: OK
City: Bartlesville
Zip: 74003

Novel Cleanup of Metal Working Wastewaters 68D00030
1990 $49,550       $49,550
Name: Enzyme Technology Research Group Inc.
State: NC
City: Durham
Zip: 27701

Electrochemical Enzyme Immunoassay to Study Alternative Drinking Water Treatment 68D00031
1990 $49,978       $49,978
Name: Novatek
State: OH
City: Oxford
Zip: 45056

Removal of Chlorine Dioxide By-products from Drinking Water 68D00033
1990 $50,000       $50,000
Name: Clear Corporation Enterprises Inc.
State: CO
City: Boulder
Zip: 80301

A New Control/Optimization Instrument for Coagulation Management 68D10033
1990 $50,000       $50,000
Name: Gray and Osborne Consulting Engineers Inc.
State: WA
City: Yakima
Zip: 98907

Automated ORP Process Control for an Oxidation Ditch Internal Anoxic Mixing System 68D10041
1990 $50,000       $50,000
Name: ICET Inc.
State: MA
City: Norwood
Zip: 2062

New Sorbents for Trace Heavy Metal Removal from Drinking Water 68D10047
1990 $50,000       $50,000
Name: Eckenfelder Inc.
State: TN
City: Nashville
Zip: 37228

Offgas Recycle for Enhanced VOC Biodegradation-An Innovative VOC Control Strategy 68D10059
1990 $49,800       $49,800
Name: Western Environmental Engineers
State: WA
City: Olympia
Zip: 98506

Improved Anaerobic Digestion Through Biological Enhancement 68D10129
1990 $48,837       $48,837

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