Water-wise World
Climate change, pollution, population growth, the future presents us with problems directly related to the watercycle. 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 urban watercycle.
Climate change, pollution, population growth, the future presents us with problems directly related to the watercycle. 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 urban watercycle.
All subjects
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Thinking aheadHydroinformatics for water wise(r) cities
Hydroinformatics provide the means to turn data into knowledge and then into informed decisions, directly supporting integrated urban water management. Combining information technology and water research, KWR uses hydroinformatics to...
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SocietyStakeholder collaboration
Effective collaboration with stakeholders is becoming increasingly important in the water sector. Water organisations are working together as a prerequisite for finding solutions to complex tasks, or as a means...
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SocietyCitizen engagement and attitude
Increased citizen engagement is confronting the water sector with constantly growing demands. A connection needs to be made between technology and social governance issues. Thanks to KWR’s knowledge and experience...
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Thinking aheadHorizon scanning and response strategies
Trend exploration and horizon scanning assist the water sector recognise and strategically respond to future threats and opportunities. KWR explores new societal and technological developments, determines their impact on the...
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SocietyJoint knowledge production
Because of the rapid growth of knowledge occurring within a variety of collaborations, water organisations need a party to support them in translating this knowledge into the societal context. KWR...
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Sustainable water cycleSustainable use of water resources
Access to sufficient and clean freshwater is not self-evident. Increasingly, and all over the world, the water sector is confronted with the challenge of using freshwater sources sustainably. KWR develops...
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Enabling technologiesHydrogenomics
Genomics is increasingly being used in the water sector to monitor water quality for its safety and health and to determine biodiversity. KWR conducts research into the applicability of DNA...
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Enabling technologiesInnovative treatment technologies for drinking water
Drinking water treatment is subject to many demands, while circumstances are becoming increasingly complex. KWR’s multifaceted expertise in the field of water treatment technologies addresses a number of the questions...
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Enabling technologiesIntelligent asset management
Even if the Netherlands has a superbly functioning drinking water network, parts of it are aged and will need to be replaced in the years ahead. Old networks can be...
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HealthBiological activity
Growth of microorganisms in (drinking) water can present risks to public health and lead to consumer complaints, technical problems and exceedance of legal standards. Besides making an accurate diagnosis, KWR...
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HealthEmerging contaminants
Emerging contaminants are a possible threat to the public health and environment. KWR develops smarter, more efficient and cost-effective methods to measure and assess contaminants in water. This helps the...
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Sustainable water cycleResource recovery
There is growing worldwide interest in resource recovery in the watercycle. The transformation of residuals into valuable products is an important element in the transition from a linear to a...
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Sustainable water cycleWatertechnologies for sustainable energy
On the basis of their position in society, water companies, municipalities, waterboards and a growing number of market players want to contribute to meeting energy needs more sustainably. At the...
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Enabling technologiesAdvanced materials
Detecting and removing freely water-soluble emerging contaminants calls for advanced materials and technologies. KWR develops knowledge about new materials and technologies to detect and remove emerging contaminants in the watercycle.
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Sustainable water cyclePreparing for climate change
Climate change presents huge challenges to the water sector. The Earth’s temperature is rising, precipitation patterns are more erratic and weather extremes more frequent. KWR conducts research into the consequences...
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HealthMicrobial safety and hygiene
Water systems have to be designed and function in such a way that citizens can safely use drinking water and that diseases are not spread via the water. By developing...
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HealthSafe water design
Insight into the potential risks to (drinking) water and public health is not often present when it comes to innovations. Nor are the conditions for the public acceptance of the...