; or (B) the testing, monitoring, conveyance, distribution, and treatment of— (i) drinking water provided by a water system; or (ii) wastewater or stormwater discharged by a water system. (2) Water technologies that may improve efficiency and resiliency of water systems, lower life-cycle costs or reduce energy consumption of water systems treatment and conveyance. (3) Methods to detect, monitor, and address contaminants present in drinking water or wastewater. (4) Methods to advance nutrient management for source water protection. (5) Resource recovery of marketable products derived from water systems including, but not limited to, nutrient, biosolids, energy, metals, and recycled water. (6) Advancements in beneficial reuse and desalination that support the diversification of water supplies. (7) Approaches to mitigation, containment, and treatment of stormwater. (8) Methods to test, treat, and study the impacts of emerging contaminants. (9) Any other activities carried out by a water system for the purposes of enhancing public health or environmental safety. (c) Criteria A program manager shall select a project to receive funds under the program based on the demonstration of the applicant of— (1) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed project; (2) transformative technological potential; (3) the potential for cost effective technology applications; (4) the capabilities of the applicants to successfully carry out the proposed project; (5) the consideration of future commercial applications of the project, including the feasibility of partnering with one or more water sector entities; (6) the potential of the applicant to use funds from non-Federal sources in addition to the funds made available under this Act; and (7) any other criteria considered appropriate by the Director. 4. Termination