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Effect of manganese on biofilm formation

The aim of this project is to determine how low manganese concentrations in drinking water affect the formation of biofilm in the distribution system. Biofilm in drinking water with and without manganese…

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Health
Biological activity
Survival and growth of water lice in (2018-2020 follow-up)

This research investigated whether water lice can survive and grow on biofilms. This information makes it possible to establish preventive measures to control the spread of water lice.…

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Health
Biological activity
Microbiology during drinking water distribution

Drinking water in the Netherlands is distributed without any traces of disinfectants such as chlorine. The growth of microorganisms during the water’s distribution is contained by keeping the supply of nutrients in…

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Circular water provision for horticulture: Water in the greenhouse

Water supply is of crucial importance for greenhouse horticulture. An adequate supply of fresh (irrigation) water has to be available – during dry periods as well – and…

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Dewi Huijers
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Dewi Huijers

Dewi Huijers is an analyst at the Microbiology Laboratory. In the projects Dewi works on, she researches the microbiological condition of various types of water for the presence of (pathogenic)…

030-6069659

dewi.huijers@kwrwater.nl

06-54294530

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Paul van der Wielen PhD
Senior scientific researcher
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Paul van der Wielen PhD

Senior scientific researcher

Paul van der Wielen is Principal Scientist in the field of (micro)biological activity in water in man-made water systems, and a member of KWR's Scientific Council. He is also guest…

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Paul.van.der.Wielen@kwrwater.nl

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News

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Continuous Biofilm Monitor ready for use

16 March 2018 — This week KWR and Milispec launched the Continuous Biofilm Monitor (CBM) at the Aqua Nederland Vakbeurs. The CBM…

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On the way to ‘biologically stable’ drinking water

01 January 2015 — In 2015, within the joint research programme for the water companies, KWR worked on the further development of…

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Health

Biological activity

Growth of microorganisms in (drinking) water can present risks to public health and lead to…

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Microbial water quality