August 2025 What's on Tap Employee Newsletter

Nerding Out Over Water Research Welcoming a special guest from the Water Research Foundation

Contributed by Phoebe Trogolo

A trip to the Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility is never boring— and last month, we welcomed a special guest from the Water Research Foundation. “ We ’ re all water nerds here, ” said Alice Fulmer, director of subscribers at the Water Research Foundation, as she took a sip of water and flipped through her slide deck. Honestly, she ’ s not wrong— the room was filled with some of

Pictured l - r: Erika Bailey, Alice Fulmer, Nathan Howell, Scott Smart

the brilliant minds behind Raleigh Water ’ s daily operations. One thing everyone had in common was a desire to learn something new and apply it to their work. Alice was there to listen, share insights, and take notes on how to collaborate with Raleigh Water to help shape the future. The visit began with an update on the latest from the Water Research Foundation, which, if you didn ’ t know, focuses on advancing the science of water to improve quality of life for all communities. Then, the group discussed how to work together and use research to provide the best water possible.

The day ended with a quick tour of the Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility— the largest wastewater treatment plant in the state—and a sneak peek at our Bioenergy Project. It was a day of shared learning for both Raleigh Water and Alice—and we couldn ’ t have asked for better weather. Thank you for stopping by, Alice!

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