Resource Recovery

In a world facing increasing resource demands, supply chain constraints, and dependence on critical raw materials, resource recovery is becoming essential for building resilient and sustainable economies. Resource recovery technologies help reduce waste, strengthen supply chains, create…

Industrial water and municipal wastewater

KWR conducts applied research and innovation in industrial water and municipal wastewater treatment, water reuse, resource recovery, and emissions reduction. We help utilities and industries improve water efficiency, recover valuable resources, and…

Water for Hydrogen Production (W4H2)

The Water for Hydrogen Production (W4H2) project focuses on the decisions required for the water supplies needed for green hydrogen, now and in the future. This research is being conducted against a…

Boil notices

When drinking water is microbiologically contaminated, a boil notice may be issued advising people to boil water for 3 minutes. This project is looking at whether heating water to a rolling boil is adequate as a way…

Artist in Residence programme

The Artist in Residence (AiR) programme at KWR brings together artistic and scientific research practices to develop new perspectives on water-related challenges. By creating space for imagination, reflection and experimentation, it contributes to alternative forms of knowledge production and transformative learning…

Myths & Sagas

Stories give meaning to water. Water plays different roles in myths and sagas, not only as a physical element but also as a life force, as a threat, as a moral force or as a partner. Through…