The goals of the circular economy face significant challenges from persistent chemicals like PFAS, which pose risks to both the environment and human health. The now-completed EU Green Deal project, PROMISCES, has explored innovative approaches to identifying and removing these harmful substances.

Water scarcity is a pressing global issue, with 38% of Europe's population affected in 2019 alone. But what if we could transform industrial wastewater into a valuable resource?

The WaterMan project shows in new video how water reuse can become an integral part of a climate-resilient water management system. 

Citizen Science bringt frische Perspektiven in die Forschung – und wertvolle Daten gleich mit. Aber wie gelingt es, diese in der Stadtentwicklung wirklich nutzbar zu machen? Wir stellen ein EU-Projekt vor, das auf der Suche nach langfristigen Lösungen zur Integration dieser Daten ist.Wie können Kommunen sicherstellen, dass ihre Smart-City-Lösungen auch nach der Pilotphase weiter bestehen?

Wie können Kommunen sicherstellen, dass ihre Smart-City-Lösungen auch nach der Pilotphase weiter bestehen?

A novel approach to wastewater treatment has been developed, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability.

In October 2024, KWB will undergo management changes.

We are delighted that Dr. Nasrin Haacke was appointed to be our new group leader for the "Groundwater" research group.

We are delighted that Dr. Veronika Zhiteneva was appointed at the beginning of 2024 to be our new group leader for the new "Water Treatment & Reuse" research group.

Since 01.06.2023 Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Jekel is the new Interim Managing Director of KWB.