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 urban water cycle.
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 urban water cycle.
All research topics
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Thinking AheadHydroinformatics for water-wise 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
Stakeholder collaboration is becoming increasingly important in the water sector. This strengthens the effectiveness of organisations and makes it possible to solve complex (area) planning challenges. To support water organisations...
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SocietyCitizen science and public participation
Increased citizen engagement is confronting the water sector with steadily growing demands. A connection needs to be made between technology and social-governance issues. Thanks to KWR’s knowledge of 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 development
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 to their own practice and...
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Sustainable Water CycleSustainable use of freshwater 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 its biodiversity. KWR researches the applicability of DNA techniques...
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Enabling TechnologiesInnovative water treatment technologies
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 TechnologiesFuture-proof networks
Even if the Netherlands has a superbly functioning drinking water network, parts of it are aged and will need to be renewed in the years ahead. During the process, both...
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HealthBiological activity
Growth of microorganisms in (drinking) water can present risks to public health and lead to customer 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 CycleWater technologies 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 TechnologiesNew materials and technologies
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 CycleClimate change and the water sector
The water sector needs practice-oriented research to help it confront the wide-ranging consequences of climate change. KWR meets this need through knowledge development and practical tools that help assess the...
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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...