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Bringing the values of water to life

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What KWR does

Water plays a key role in a healthy, sustainable, and resilient society. Through practice-oriented research and innovation, KWR brings the value of water to life and creates impact on the societal challenges of today and tomorrow.

Our Impact Themes
  • Water for Clean Energy and a Circular Industry

    Water for Clean Energy and a Circular Industry

    Towards a sustainable and future-proof water cycle
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  • Smart and Resilient Water Infrastructure

    Smart and Resilient Water Infrastructure

    Building a more resilient water sector by combing water expertise and digital technologies.
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  • Nature, Biodiversity and Water Systems

    Nature, Biodiversity and Water Systems

    Work with nature on biodiversity and a climate-robust society.
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  • Safe Water for a Healthy Society

    Safe Water for a Healthy Society

    Safe and healthy water for humans, the living environment and nature
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  • Regional Freshwater Resources Management

    Regional Freshwater Resources Management

    Freshwater is a scarce commodity, make optimal uses of the possibilities
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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.

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    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.

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      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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      Tools & Products

      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.

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      KWR in numbers

      • 205
        Experts
      • 80
        125
        Male / Female
      • 252
        Publications
      • 6470
        Citations
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      Publications

      The results of our scientific research are reflected in our publications. We believe it is important that our knowledge through publications both strengthens our scientific stature and benefits society.

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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.

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      KWR Water Research Institute is the trade name of KWR Water B.V.

      +31 (0)30 606 9511 info@kwrwater.nl

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      Groningenhaven 7
      3433 PE Nieuwegein

      +31 (0)30 606 9511

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      Postbus 1072
      3430 BB Nieuwegein

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