Advancing Reservoir & Water Infrastructure
Practical technologies for selective withdrawal, water quality, and adaptive reservoir management.
The Challenge
Reservoir stratification affects water quality, ecological performance, and operations at many of the nation’s most important reservoirs and dams.
Many reservoirs naturally form distinct layers of water that differ in temperature, dissolved oxygen, nutrients, and biological activity.
Fixed-elevation dam intakes often limit an operator’s ability to selectively manage these conditions, affecting downstream temperature, aquatic habitat, invasive species risk, and operational flexibility.
Our Focus
Under a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Phase III SBIR award, River Connectivity Systems is advancing the River Connectivity Selective Withdrawal System (RCSWS)—an adaptive water infrastructure technology designed to help operators better manage water quality, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and operational flexibility in stratified reservoirs.
Related Areas of Innovation:
Beyond RCSWS, RCS develops and advances complementary technologies supporting resilient water infrastructure and integrated water systems, including:
- Reservoir Sediment Management (Watertracks)
Underwater robotic and precision sediment management technologies for hydraulic infrastructure. - Advanced Materials & Biofouling Resistance (Flexi-SLIC)
Durable surface technologies designed to reduce biofouling and improve infrastructure performance. - Water–Energy–Food Integration (WEFI) (iPS-RAS)
Integrated approaches linking pumped storage hydropower, water systems, and aquaculture.
Explore Our Work
Learn more about our technologies, partnerships, and ongoing research supporting resilient water infrastructure.
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