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Enabling technologies
Future-proof networks
Determining reliability of modelling of drinking water warming

Water utilities want to know at which locations in the distribution network, and during which periods, risks of excessively warm drinking water may occur, and what targeted measures…

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Sustainability
Sustainable use of freshwater resources
Connecting the water cycle and the water system for a better balance of water demand and supply

Sufficient freshwater, for all users and functions. This is also a growing challenge in the Netherlands and Flanders. A solution is being sought in self-provision at the regional…

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Health
Biological activity
Bridging the gap: next-generation characterisation of AOC

A small proportion of the organic carbon in drinking water is broken down by micro-organisms into compounds such as carboxylic acids. This can lead to regrowth problems. Given…

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Health
Emerging contaminants
Microplastics in water

To acquire more understanding of microplastics and even smaller particles, KWR is currently conducting research involving the measurement of the smallest possible particles present in surface water and drinking water, among others. WHO recently published a report…

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Health
Emerging contaminants
‘Contaminants of Emerging Concern’ – a partnership in water technology

More and more chemical substances are being produced and used all over the world. At the same time, increasing volumes of water are being abstracted for domestic, industrial…

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Experts

Nienke Meekel MSc
Scientific researcher
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Nienke Meekel MSc

Scientific researcher

Nienke Meekel is a researcher in the Chemical Water Quality and Health team. In July 2020, she completed the Analytical Sciences track of the Master Chemistry at both the University…

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More MOMENTUM for research into micro- and nanoplastics

05 April 2024 — The research on micro- and nanoplastics continues in MOMENTUM 2.0 and breakthrough projects. KWR contributes on various fronts,…

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Solving society’s water issues on the basis of a dynamic alliance

03 March 2022 — A strategic partnership agreement between KWR and TU Delft lays the foundation for continuity in joint knowledge development…

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Water Futures project connects five European countries

11 February 2022 — Water Futures project connects five European countries to design smarter urban water systems linking hydroinformatics to economics. A…

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Managing drought calls for structural measures

16 December 2021 — The Water Authorities and the provinces commissioned knowledge institutions, including KWR, to research drought in the high sandy…

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Do microplastics have an effect on our bodies?

07 June 2021 — Working with other research institutes and business, KWR is moving ahead with a three-year study of micro- and…

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ERC Synergy Grant for ‘Smart Water Futures’

05 November 2020 — To ensure a high-quality and reliable supply of drinking water in the face of urban growth, KWR-CEO Dragan…

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Water Sector

Rapid optical detection of enterococci in surface water possible

23 September 2016 — A rapid method for enterococci detection in surface water has been developed which could contribute to more efficient…

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Water Sector

KWR’s labs at WoTS 2016: ‘The microworld of water’

15 September 2016 — Looking for a needle, not in a haystack but in water. That’s what we do well at KWR.…

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