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  • A broad view of PFAS
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    A broad view of PFAS

    On the basis of multidisciplinary research and a broad view, KWR contributes to solutions for PFAS issues in water practice. We look back at the past year.

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  • Bringing people together in the age of AI
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    Ina Vertommen MSc

    Bringing people together in the age of AI

    At EGU26, advances in AI, modelling, uncertainty, and digital platforms highlighted a shift in the role of researchers.…

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  • Nontarget2026 conference
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    Xander Becking MSc Frederic Béen PhD

    Nontarget2026 conference

    Last April, 110 scientists and practitioners in the field of non-target screening met to discuss developments in this technique to monitor unknown compounds in environmental matrices. Situated…

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  • Water Stories
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    Katja Barendse MSc Sabrina Keinemans PhD Nicolien van Aalderen MSc

    Water Stories

    Water lives in memories, emotions and the imagination: a summer evening by a lake, the power of the…

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What KWR does

‘Bridging Science to Practice’ is KWR’s motto. Our researchers work at the interface of science, business and society. Together with stakeholders from numerous sectors, we focus on eight key societal challenges.

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  • Energy Transitions

    Energy Transitions

    Water and water knowledge play an essential role in the energy transition.
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  • Water Quality and Health

    Water Quality and Health

    Safe and healthy water for humans, the living environment and nature
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  • Freshwater resources management

    Freshwater resources management

    Freshwater is a scarce commodity, make optimal uses of the possibilities
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  • Resource Recovery and Circular Systems

    Resource Recovery and Circular Systems

    Towards a sustainable and future-proof water cycle
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  • Digital water

    Digital water

    Building a more resilient water sector by combing water expertise and digital technologies.
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  • Nature-inclusive water and biodiversity

    Nature-inclusive water and biodiversity

    Work with nature on biodiversity and a climate-robust society.
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  • Public design for water

    Public design for water
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  • Water cycle

    Water cycle

    Match water demand and supply with a fit-for-purpose water quality
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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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