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Water analysis Conducting and evaluating physical-chemical and microbiological water testing in accordance with the German Drinking Water Ordinance and other relevant legal regulations. -
Testing of products and devices Initial testing of products and materials in contact with drinking water. Our Test Centre is accredited for more than 200 different product standards according to DIN EN ISO 17025. Test and develop UV technology. -
Treatment technologies Develop sustainable water supply concepts. Implement, monitor and optimise new technologies. Test and further develop existing treatment methods. -
Micropollutants and microorganisms Develop and improve the method of determination using cutting-edge equipment. Investigate the presence, behaviour and retention of inorganic and organic micropollutants in the water cycle and drinking water treatment. -
Network management and drinking water installation Microbiological quality change, deposit formation and cleaning and optimisation of the distribution network operation. Evaluate and analyse corrosion damage. -
Risk management Support for water supply companies to establish a Water Safety Plan. Benefit from our extensive expertise. -
Contaminated sites Evaluation of the decomposition potential at contaminated locations. Development of sustainable ways to eliminate pollutants from the environment. Employ a combination of microbiological and technical methods.
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Water is one of the bases of the earth's existence. At TZW we get right to the heart of this special substance.
Water is one of the bases of the earth's existence. At TZW we get right to the heart of this special substance.
Consulting with high expertise
We develop practical solutions based on extensive research for our customers in the water sector.
We develop practical solutions based on extensive research for our customers in the water sector.
Innovations for the water sector
Our research identifies the challenges of the future and is implemented in targeted projects, making it future-proof.
Our research identifies the challenges of the future and is implemented in targeted projects, making it future-proof.
Testing and evaluation
We perform analysis, evaluation and testing in our accredited laboratories and the Test Centre.
We perform analysis, evaluation and testing in our accredited laboratories and the Test Centre.
About TZW: DVGW-Technologiezentrum Wasser (German Water Centre)
TZW’s comprehensive research activities and practical experience form the basis of solutions and concepts for all areas of national and international water management issues. These range from resource protection to water catchment and treatment to the water supplying consumers' taps. About 200 highly qualified staff members cooperate closely with water utilities, companies, expert authorities, and universities. TZW supplies reliable figures, data and facts, and creates solutions for a sustainable water supply. Part of DVGW - German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water, TZW is a non-profit and independent institution.
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Protecting the health of our employees is our highest priority. To stem the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), many colleagues are currently working in home office. Availability by e-mail and telephone remains uninterrupted. As usual, we are ready to support our customers with our entire competence and with our complete analysis, testing and consulting services. Stay healthy and take care of your surrounding and yourself!
News
Asset management with system and innovative technology
Tailor-made concepts for the asset management and the operation of drinking water distribution systems are the essential basis for a sustainable and future-proof drinking water supply in Germany. TZW supports its clients in this challenge with many…
Read moreAssessing relevant chemicals for drinking water
When small, polar and mobile substances are discussed as water contaminants, scientists often speak of PMT/vPvM substances, PMOC, SMS and hot-targets and it is not always easy to keep the overview.
Read moreMALDI-TOF-MS for species identification in drinking water microbiology
In the past few years a new and innovative method has been developed to quickly identify microorganisms – MALDI-TOF-MS (matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectroscopy). With this technique, the identification of the…
Read moreThe new drinking water directive has a strong emphasis on risk management
Precautionary planning and risk-based approaches are addressed in the current EC drinking water directive. But their significance shall be emphasised much more strongly in the planned revision. Risk management in drinking water supply is a tool…
Read moreBe on the safe side with KTW hygiene certification 1+
The quality of the drinking water that flows from taps across Germany is excellent. Besides water quality, also other factors play an important role including the material of pipes, fittings and other components that come into contact with water. In…
Read moreRhine Ministerial Conference adopts quantitative reduction targets for micropollutants
The 16th Rhine Ministerial Conference took place in Amsterdam on 13 February 2020. The ministries responsible for water protection in the Rhine catchment area and representatives of the European Union drew an overall positive balance of the “Rhine…
Read moreWebinar on Interreg Water Test Network at 26th May 2020
Webinar on 26 May 2020 from 10 to 12 a.m.: As a German partner, TZW is part of the European Water Test Network. The EU project “Water Test Network” is funded as part of the Interreg programme for North-West Europe (NWE). It supports small and…
Read moreGWRC-Factsheet Covid-19 Virus
As the COVID-19 Virus associated respiratory disease is rapidly spreading worldwide, a fact sheet published by GWRC (Global Water Research Coalition) will provide up to date information as it becomes available to inform the public and water sector…
Read moreMicroplastic: New method for the analysis of water samples
TZW has established a new method for the analysis of microplastic particles in water samples down to 5 μm particle size.This is an important step to achieve standards in microplastic analysis.
Read moreProjects
Adaptation of the water supply to climate change
What needs to be done in the water supply sector to ensure public drinking water supply in vulnerable low mountain regions even under changed climatic…
Read moreUltrafiltration as an element of energy efficiency in drinking water hygiene (Ultra-F)
The aim of the project is the holistic and systematic investigation of drinking water installations on the lab scale, in pilot plants and in field…
Read moreSino-German water supply network (SIGN2)
In the follow-up project SIGN2 and in collaboration with scientific and industrial partners, German water technologies and management concepts are…
Read moreMALDI-TOF MS for species identification in drinking water microbiology
The identification of bacteria using MALDI-TOF-MS is a cutting-edge and highly innovative method, which has already revolutionised bacteria…
Read moreDevelopment of UVC-LED-based reactors for water disinfection (ELEDWa)
Following on from the basic research project GEntLED-UV, the focus here is on developing complete reactor systems, both for point-of-use (PoU) and…
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DVGW-Technologiezentrum Wasser (German Water Centre)
Karlsruher Strasse 84
76139 Karlsruhe
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DVGW-Technologiezentrum Wasser (German Water Centre)
Wasserwerk Durlacher Wald
Wasserwerkstrasse 4
76137 Karlsruhe
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DVGW-Technologiezentrum Wasser (German Water Centre)
Wasserwerkstrasse 2
01326 Dresden
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