As the lead PI, Bakchan Lab has been awarded approximately ~$14.5M in grant funding from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
As part of a $5.2M grant, Bakchan Lab has received $426K in funding from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Rural Development Program

Socio-technical Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Advancing sustainable water and wastewater solutions by integrating engineering, policy, and community needs to enhance resilience and accessibility.

Responsible Management Entities
Developing governance frameworks and policies that ensure equitable, long-term management of decentralized water and wastewater systems.

Workforce Development
Empowering the next generation of water professionals through hands-on training, research opportunities, and industry collaborations.

Decentralized Infrastructure Governance
Innovating policy and regulatory approaches to improve the efficiency, accountability, and sustainability of decentralized water infrastructure.
Funding Agencies

USEPA

USDA

Colombia World Projects
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JOURNAL ARTICLES
$15 Million (approx)
Grant Funding Received
6
Team Members
Research Partners

Arizona State University

Black Belt Unincorporated Wastewater Program

Auburn University

Alabama Community College System
