Innovative water treatment

By treating water from a suitable source to the required quality level, and then maximising the high-grade reuse of the water, shortages can be avoided in the future. This calls for the development of knowledge about (innovative) treatment techniques and concepts. As a consequence, among others, of climate effects and pollutants containing undesirable substances and pathogens, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find sufficient water sources with suitable water quality.  

Methods, tools and products

KWR conducts research into conventional and advanced techniques for the treatment of drinking water, industry water and wastewater. We also study how we can make treatment processes more sustainable and efficient. We develop modelling and use it to better understand processes and enable further optimisation.   In addition, KWR researches the sustainable treatment of wastewater and the reuse of water and of the materials and energy it contains. We develop new concepts for wastewater treatment and sewerage systems, and study the optimal production of process water. The central focus is always on the desired water quality and a sustainable process management. 

Projects

Drinking water treatment

Recent examples of practice-oriented research projects dealing with drinking water treatment are: 

• WiCE-project Kansen voor Concentraat
• DPWE-project Robuustheidsonderzoek
• PFAS-light: presentatie AquaNL vakbeurs (op aanvraag)

Wastewater treatment 

Current examples of hands-on research projects around wastewater are: 

• TKI-project Hergebruik van coagulant uit waterijzer (Hercauwer)
• TKI-project Borging van effluent voor de glastuinbouw
• TKI-project Technologie voor behandeling van lozingswater in de glastuinbouw
• Adsorptieve en biologische verwijdering van gewasbeschermingsmiddelen in de glastuinbouw

Industry–water treatment

Industry often requires customised water treatment. Recent examples of practice-oriented research projects dealing with industry water treatment are: 

• Waterrotonde Eerbeek
• WiCE-project met Friesland Campina