KWR Water Research Institute

🌟 Meet Our Experts at the IWA World Water Congress 2024 in Toronto! 🌟   Introducing our next set of researchers speaking at this year's IWA World Water Congress in Toronto! Meet Martijn van Veggel and Siddharth Seshan, both researchers in our Water Treatment & Resource Recovery team.   🧪 Martijn will present his research on "PFAS removal during drinking water treatment using GAC: Adsorption, Regeneration and Destruction." He will discuss how PFAS adsorption compares to the removal of other organic micropollutants and what happens to PFAS when saturated activated carbon is regenerated at high temperatures.   “Join us as we share our findings and explore effective ways to eliminate the persistent family of 'forever chemicals.'”   💨 Siddharth's presentation is titled "Biokinetic Modelling to Predict Seasonal Variations of Nitrous Oxide Emissions from a Full-scale Wastewater Treatment Plant." Siddharth will share insights on predicting the N2O (nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas) seasonal emissions peak and the underlying biokinetic processes responsible for it. Results suggest that kinetic parameters related to free nitrous acid (FNA) lead to increased N2O production.   “Further research is needed to better understand the biochemical processes driving the seasonal peak and the impact of FNA, which will contribute to the refinement of future biokinetic models and their prediction accuracy.”   📢 Stay up to date on all of the presentations here on LinkedIn and via our Instagram and event page.   Instagram: https://lnkd.in/db68AbX6 Event page: https://lnkd.in/dSejwtb3   International Water Association | Martijn van Veggel | Siddharth Seshan #KWR #KWRandFriends #IWAToronto2024 #WorldWaterCongress #CollectiveResearch #WaterWiseFuture 

🔎 Monitoring, modellering en vermindering van lachgas-emissies uit rwzi’s [English below] #Lachgas (N2O) is een sterk broeikasgas en komt vrij bij biologische zuivering van afvalwater. In een meerjarig onderzoeksproject van TKI Watertechnologie zijn we op weg naar mitigatiestrategiën voor rwzi’s door intensieve monitoring en modellering van N2O-emissies. Voor een voortgangsbespreking kwamen de betrokken projectpartners bijeen op de RWZI Utrecht, waar we momenteel N2O-emissies monitoren. Lees meer over dit project: https://lnkd.in/eXDTkfjm #lachgasemissie #N2O #CO2voetafdruk #toegepastonderzoek #klimaatneutraal #circulaireeconomie ----------------------------- 🔎 Monitoring, modelling and reducing nitrous oxide emissions from WWTPs #Laughinggas (N2O) is a strong greenhouse gas and is released during the biological purification of wastewater. In a TKI Watertechnologie research project we are on the way to mitigation strategies for WWTPs through intensive monitoring and modelling of N2O emissions. The involved project partners met at WWTP Utrecht for a progress meeting, where we are currently monitoring N2O emissions. Read more about this project: https://lnkd.in/e_W-xCVY Kees Roest, Johann Poinapen, Siddharth Seshan, Erwin Beerendonk KWR Water Research Institute, Emerson Process Management Europe Middle East, Douna Machinery B.V., Air Liquide, Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse Rijnlanden, Waterschap Drents Overijsselse Delta, Waterschap Noorderzijlvest en Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland. #nitrousoxideemissions #N2O #CO2footprint #appliedresearch #climateneutral #circulareconomy

🌊 B-WaterSmart: Towards a Water-Smart Society 🌊 At the B-WaterSmart Project, KWR and partners developed two circular pilot projects in Flanders. These pilots explored how a water-smart economy and society can look in practice. The focus was on water reuse, energy recovery, and extracting valuable materials from wastewater. The pilots demonstrated that innovative, circular concepts can enhance the resilience of the water system and water supply on a regional scale. 🚰 Robust Drinking Water Treatment The Diksmuide/Woumen pilot explored how De Blankaart, De Watergroep's drinking water production centre, can be made more resilient to future climate change threats. The pilot showed that the village of Woumen's WWTP effluent, once purified, can serve as a reliable supplementary source for drinking water production. 🌾 Water Buffering for Agriculture In the Mechelen pilot, rainwater from a separated sewer system was collected and buffered in a new, smart-controlled basin. After purification, this buffered water became available for nearby agricultural fields. 📖 We now have a B-WaterSmart Magazine that includes all the outcomes of these projects. Check out the magazine: https://lnkd.in/e6V6fCHN. Gerard van den Berg | Geertje Johanna Pronk | Lisa Andrews | Caro Mooren | Christos Makropoulos | KWR Water Research Institute | De Watergroep | Aquafin NV | Stad Mechelen | Proefstation voor de Groenteteelt | VITO | Vlakwa #BTO #DrinkingWater #WaterSmart #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #ClimateResilience #InnovativeSolutions #WaterReuse #Agriculture #BWaterSmart #FutureProof

🌟 Meet Our Experts at the IWA World Water Congress 2024 in Toronto! 🌟   We are excited to introduce two of our researchers speaking at this year's IWA World Water Congress in Toronto. Meet Caro Mooren and Lisa Andrews, both researchers in our Innovation & Valorization team.   🌎 Caro will present her research on "WEFE nexus governance assessments: insights from the Lielupe and Nestos-Mesta river basin." She will discuss the challenges encountered when implementing WEFE nexus governance in a transboundary context and share insights from her recent research. “Our analysis shows that in both cases, the governance arrangements are restrictive towards WEFE nexus governance. We identify four key conditions to overcome the transboundary governance challenges.” 🤝 Lisa's presentation is titled "Conceptualising collaboration activities for impactful transdisciplinary research projects in the water sector". Lisa will share her insights on enhancing impact in transdisciplinary research projects through specific project activities.  “Collaborating in transdisciplinary research projects across sectors and disciplines is a challenge. To integrate and co-create knowledge, we argue that certain types of project collaboration activities are required.”   📢 Stay up to date on the presentations and insights from our experts! We keep you posted here on LinkedIn and via our Instagram and event page.   Instagram: https://lnkd.in/db68AbX6 Event page: https://lnkd.in/dSejwtb3   International Water Association | Caro Mooren | Lisa Andrews #KWRandFriends #IWAToronto2024 #WorldWaterCongress #CollectiveResearch #WaterWiseFuture  

🏙️ Exciting New Research on Urban Cooling and Water Management in Artificial Turf Fields Gijsbert Cirkel and Marjolein van Huijgevoort of KWR Water Research Institute have just published a scientific paper in ‘Frontiers in Sustainable Cities’ as part of the ongoing TKI project CitySports. This innovative project addresses the challenges urban areas face due to increased population density and climate change.   ❗ Problem In many urban spaces, such as sports facilities or parks, artificial turf has replaced natural grass because it can be used more intensively without the need for recovery time, mowing, or irrigation. However, these artificial turfs can heat up to over 50 degrees Celsius, posing risks of burns or heat-related illnesses. Cooling through irrigation is temporary, requires large amounts of water, and poses health risks and unwanted algae and bacterial growth. Additionally, rapid rainwater runoff from artificial turf can increase flooding and degrade water quality due to leaching substances and microplastics.   ⚽ Project CitySports The project focused on a solution that combines rainwater harvesting and capillary irrigation systems to address these cooling needs. A system was created that stores rainwater in a layer beneath the artificial turf, which then cools the turf through evaporation. The main challenge is to do this without compromising playability or causing excessive bacteria and algae growth. The properties of this system were tested on a small scale in the lab of KWR Water Research Institute, on test surfaces at the Marineterrein Amsterdam, and on a training field at sports club Laan van Spartaan.   📊 Results Results showed that artificial turf with a cooling system could be up to 25 degrees Celsius cooler on hot days, reaching temperatures similar to natural grass. The air above the field was also cooler, reducing the Urban Heat Island effect. Additionally, the system holds four times more water than conventional artificial turf, approaching the capacity of natural grass.   🔎 If you are interested in more research results, you can read the scientific paper here: https://lnkd.in/gJiMDTxt 🔎 You can read more about Project CitySports here = https://lnkd.in/gk38rSDF The project is in collaboration with PERMAVOID TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED, Gemeente Amsterdam, DutchBlue World, Veolia, Waternet, and Marineterrein Amsterdam, co-funded by TKI Watertechnologie. Gijsbert Cirkel #KWR #UrbanCooling #SustainableCities #WaterManagement #ArtificialTurf

📢💧 KWR presentations at IWA World Water Congress 2024! 📢💧 Below is an overview of the next series of presentations that our colleagues will deliver at the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition in Toronto 2024: Gertjan Medema will delve into molecular pathogen methods and the public health value of wastewater data in epidemiological surveillance. He will also present on use of molecular methods (qPCR, dPCR, sequencing) for virus (variant) monitoring of wastewater.   Ruud Bartholomeus will discuss the role of communication and water governance in shaping our understanding and use of water, through a workshop on storytelling with National Geographic.   Marette Zwamborn discusses examples of scope 4 emission reduction in the water sector and will present on circular water at a workshop organized by Water Alliance. Aleida Hommes - de Vos van Steenwijk and Milou Dingemans will co-host a side event on "Chemicals of Emerging Concern: from individual substances to the exposome," addressing key questions, advantages, and challenges of monitoring and managing water quality, exposures, and risks. Additionally, Aleida will lead a technical session on pathogen detection methods and using natural virus markers to safeguard the integrity of membrane treatment plants.   In addition to these presentations, we also have a number of esteemed colleagues who will be joining us at the KWR & Friends stand! We are very proud of the dedication and expertise of all of our colleagues and look forward to sharing their insights and findings. Stay up to date on the presentations here on LinkedIn, and check out our Instagram or visit our event page.   Instagram: https://lnkd.in/db68AbX6 Event page: https://lnkd.in/dSejwtb3   International Water Association | Mariëlle van der Zouwen | Dijkstra Idsart | Hans Ruijgers | Raül Umuhire Glotzbach #KWRandFriends #WorldWaterCongress #CollectiveResearch #WaterWiseFuture

❓ Hoe kun je met verkennend onderzoek impact maken in de drinkwatersector? De auteurs van het rapport “Terugblik op het Verkennend Onderzoek 2018-2023” zochten het uit. De evaluatie laat zien dat het VO een belangrijke rol speelt in de ontwikkeling van kennis en innovatie. Het Verkennend Onderzoek dient diverse belanghebbenden, aldus de auteurs van de terugblik. Drinkwaterbedrijven hebben door het VO geprofiteerd van de nieuwste kennisontwikkelingen, terwijl beleidsmakers in overheden en waterorganisaties inzichten hebben verkregen om hun beleid vorm te geven. KWR Water Research Institute-onderzoekers hebben een solide kennisbasis ontwikkeld op een breed scala aan onderwerpen. Ook jonge onderzoekers hebben hun expertise en onderzoeksvaardigheden verder kunnen ontwikkelen. De bevindingen zijn geïntegreerd binnen de drinkwatersector, en hebben bovendien geleid tot fundamenteel en toegepast vervolgonderzoek op het gebied van drinkwater. 👉🏼 Lees het nieuwsbericht: https://lnkd.in/eremAxtd 👓 Lees het rapport: https://lnkd.in/eRHhyZVt 💡 Bekijk voorbeelden van Verkennend Onderzoek: https://lnkd.in/eUDjbmCi Met Geertje Johanna Pronk | Arvid van Dam | Katja Barendse #Innovatie #Onderzoek #Drinkwater #Toekomstverkenning #KWR

📢💧Announcing Our Colleagues Presenting at IWA Toronto 2024 📢💧   We are excited to share the first series of insightful presentations we will deliver at the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition in Toronto 2024. Below is an overview of the topics covered by our colleagues:   Dragan Savic FREng will participate in a keynote panel discussion on digital technologies. Additionally, Dragan Savic and Ina Vertommen are set to explore the role of Digital Water and AI in building a more sustainable and resilient water sector.   Julian Muñoz Sierra covers the reuse and recycling of waterworks sludge, focusing on iron sludge recovery from drinking water treatment in a workshop organized by Sydvatten, Sweden. He will also present on micropollutant biotransformation rates in conventional activated sludge systems. Siddharth Seshan will present on biokinetic modeling to predict seasonal variations of nitrous oxide emissions from a full-scale wastewater treatment plant. Martijn van Veggel explores PFAS removal in drinking water treatment using Granular Activated Carbon to eliminate "forever chemicals," focusing on adsorption, regeneration, and destruction aspects. Lisa Andrews shares her insights on how to enable impact in transdisciplinary research projects.   Caro Mooren will address how to frame and govern the Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus, drawing insights from applications in the Lielupe and Nestos-Mesta river basin.   Sandra Sikkema will discuss legitimation strategies for water-related reuse in a technical session. Tomorrow, we will share more about our other colleagues presenting their expertise at IWA! In the meantime, check out our Instagram or visit our event page. Instagram: https://lnkd.in/db68AbX6 Event page: https://lnkd.in/dSejwtb3 International Water Association #KWRandFriends #IWAToronto2024 #WorldWaterCongress #CollectiveResearch #WaterWiseFuture

One month until IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition! 🌍💧   In exactly one month from today, on the 11th of August, we will attend the IWA World Water Congress & Exhibition in Toronto! This global event, taking place from August 11-15, brings together water professionals from around the world to explore the latest advancements in water management.   Join us at our booth, where 'KWR & Friends' is our motto, representing the extensive collaborations we cherish. Here, we showcase our collective research, innovative technologies, and solutions for a water-wise world, all centered around and inspired by collaboration.   We will discuss key topics including digital water, circular economy and water treatment.    Stay up to date on our presentations and our experts sharing their insights! We keep you posted here on LinkedIn and via our Instagram and event page.   📅 Date: August 11-15, 2024 📍 Location: Toronto, CA   Instagram: https://lnkd.in/db68AbX6 Event page: https://lnkd.in/dSejwtb3   International Water Association #KWR #KWRandFriends #IWAToronto2024 #WorldWaterCongress #CollectiveResearch #WaterWiseFuture

🌍 Singapore International Water Week 2024 & Membrane Technology! 💧 Just back from the Singapore International Water Week 2024, where new developments in membrane technology were unveiled! Key Highlights: -Visit to NEWRI at NTU, updates on membrane fouling and electrodialysis research. -Lee Kuan Yew Prize awarded to Prof. Gertjan Medema. -Innovations in brine mining, PFAS management, and energy-efficient membrane systems. -Presentation on using natural viruses for membrane integrity monitoring. 🔗 Dive deeper into the latest developments in water treatment technology: Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/eey3nBrb #WaterTechnology #SIWW2024 #Innovation #Research #Sustainability