About Process Research Solutions, LLC

Process Research Solutions, LLC is a chemical engineering consulting firm specializing in water quality issues.

The company investigates water quality problems in drinking water systems to determine the underlying chemical or microbiological causes upon which remedies can be focused.

But, acting on water quality issues after a problem occurs is costly. To help drinking water utilities become more economical, Process Research Solutions also offers the tools for proactive routine water quality monitoring. This monitoring can head off major problems and can lead a water system into measurable water quality control and process improvement.



Process Research Solutions, LLC was founded by Abigail F. Cantor, P.E. in 1997 after nearly two decades of designing water and wastewater treatment processes in large engineering consulting firms. The company specializes in chemical engineering services dealing with water chemistry issues in drinking water and industrial water systems. It also specializes in data management and associated computer software.

Ms. Cantor is recognized as a national expert in the field of internal corrosion in water distribution systems. She is also known for user-friendly and efficient computer software designs to aid in data management and information retrieval.

Education and Credentials

• BS Civil/Environmental Engineering, University of Tennessee-Knoxville, 1978
• MS Chemical Engineering, Columbia University - New York City, 1980
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Wisconsin
• Computer programmer interacting with Microsoft Office software
• Member of the American Water Works Association
• Member of the American Water Works Association Lead and Copper Rule Task Advisory Workgroup
• Vice-chair and Chair of the Research Committee of the American Water Works Association Wisconsin Chapter, 2002 to 2008