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Towards a Water-wise World
Climate change, pollution, population growth, the future presents us with problems directly related to the water cycle. KWR generates knowledge to enable the water sector to operate water-wisely. Our scientific findings and the resulting practical innovations contribute, worldwide, to a sustainable water cycle and the sustainable development goals of the UN.
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Subjects & projects
KWR’s foundation is the knowledge we develop on the basis of our leading, applied scientific research into the water cycle. We are experts in a wide range of specialist fields and we inspire the water sector to define its research issues and questions. Together, we build the knowledge needed to address complex water challenges.
Collaboration
We collaborate with water companies, universities and businesses, both in the Netherlands and internationally. In such a context, as a researcher, you’ll find it interesting to be a connecting link and to shape the development of knowledge.
Our experts
The people who work at KWR are pushing the boundaries of water science. Professional specialists who employ their expertise to solve clients’ water-practice problems. By being curious, forward-thinking and on the lookout for opportunities, our researchers are able, time and again, to develop new knowledge.
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Together with the water sector, we have developed a solid knowledge base. We are building an international reference framework of successful tools and products. And we seek out partnerships with market players for the commercialisation of market-ready products.
KWR in numbers
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Our publications
In the library of KWR you’ll find all public reports, peer-reviewed papers, theses, articles from journals and public media.
Go to our libraryRecently added publications
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KWR in het nieuws G.J. Medema - Onderzoekers speuren nu ook in rioolwater naar Britse en andere varianten (en wel hierom)
Publieksmedia Read more over KWR in het nieuws G.J. Medema - Onderzoekers speuren nu ook in rioolwater naar Britse en andere varianten (en wel hierom) -
Assessment of the Urban Water Cycle in Antwerp (BE): The City Blueprint Approach (CBA)
Peer review artikel Read more over Assessment of the Urban Water Cycle in Antwerp (BE): The City Blueprint Approach (CBA) -
Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation of two-phase flow and dissolved oxygen in a wastewater treat
Peer review artikel Read more over Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation of two-phase flow and dissolved oxygen in a wastewater treat
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