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Solutions
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Water analysis Conducting and evaluating physical-chemical and microbiological water testing in accordance with German Drinking Water Ordinance and other regulations.
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Testing of products and devices Initial testing of products and materials in contact with drinking water. The test centre is accredited for more than 200 product standards.
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Treatment technologies Develop sustainable water supply concepts. Implement, monitor and optimise new technologies. Test and further develop existing treatment methods.
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Micropollutants and microorganisms Development and improvement of determination procedures. Investigating occurrence, behaviour and fate of inorganic and organic trace substances.
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Network management and drinking water installation Advice on safeguarding the quality of drinking water in the distribution system, support in the development of specific network management strategies.
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Risk management Continuous support for water supply companies with risk management of water supply facilities based on comprehensive and long-standing expertise.
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Drinking water catchments and resources Protection of drinking water resources by assessing potential hazards in water catchment areas, catalogues of measures, monitoring concepts, databases
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Environmental biotechnology and contaminated sites Environmental biotechnology to improve water quality. Degradation processes for water purification. Concepts and studies for pollutant contamination.
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Digitalisation Solving complex questions and problems of water supply companies in digitalisation through technical support or practical research projects.
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Practical projects Research and practice, water supply, scientific and technical expertise, technology concepts, resource protection, distribution network, digitalisation
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Research
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Resource protection Sustainable resource protection as an important factor for safe drinking water supply. Management of hazards and risks in water catchment areas.
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Environmental biotechnology Technical and biological methods for the elimination of microorganisms, microbiological degradation processes, risk assessment of microbial contamination
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Microorganisms Application and development of reliable detection methods for microorganisms in drinking water, evaluation of disinfection and treatment measures.
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Micropollutants Reliable and sensitive determination of trace substances and microplastics, investigation of the behaviour in the water cycle, qualified risk assessment
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Waste water and water cycle Development of integrated water supply and waste water disposal concepts, Utilisation of biodegradation processes to eliminate persistent substances
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New technologies and products Technologies and products for the treatment, disinfection and post-treatment of drinking water, testing for performance, safety and robustness
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Asset management and infrastructure Development of asset management strategies to ensure a stable supply of drinking water, assessment of the condition of pipeline networks.
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Safety and security, digitalisation and management Digitalisation in the areas of data collection, data management, data-driven applications and IT security. Artificial intelligence and blockchain.
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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.
The TZW profile
Water is one of the bases of the earth's existence. At TZW we get right to the heart of this special substance.
The TZW profile
Consulting with high expertise
We develop practical solutions based on extensive research for our customers in the water sector.
TZW solutions
We develop practical solutions based on extensive research for our customers in the water sector.
TZW solutions
Innovations for the water sector
Our research identifies the challenges of the future and is implemented in targeted projects, making it future-proof.
TZW research
Our research identifies the challenges of the future and is implemented in targeted projects, making it future-proof.
TZW research
Testing and evaluation
We perform analysis, evaluation and testing in our accredited laboratories and the Test Centre.
TZW laboratory
TZW test centre
We perform analysis, evaluation and testing in our accredited laboratories and the Test Centre.
TZW laboratory
TZW test centre
For the future of water
In an open working atmosphere, we work in interdisciplinary teams for the water supply of today and in the future.
TZW job offers
In an open working atmosphere, we work in interdisciplinary teams for the water supply of today and in the future.
TZW job offers
About TZW: DVGW-Technologiezentrum Wasser (German Water Centre)
TZW is one of the world's leading water institutes. We are driven by the desire to create a sustainable and future-proof water supply for generations to come. From the protection of water resources to drinking water from the tap. To this end, more than 190 employees develop innovative solutions and support our customers in the water sector.
TZW is part of DVGW - German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water - and thus a non-profit and independent institution.
News
Protecting water biodiversity with molecular biology and AI for targeted protection
Due to climate change, pollution and invasive species, reservoirs and lakes are confronted with a loss of near-natural biodiversity. In order to gain a better understanding of these ecosystems, the IQ Water research project is using modern molecular…
Read moreZeroPM Symposium on PFAS elimination on 12/13 June 2024 in Rastatt and Karlsruhe
The EU research project ZeroPM: Zero pollution of persistent, mobile substances would like to invite to a Special Symposium on PFAS elimination from Drinking Water in Rastatt and Karlsruhe, Germany.
Read moreRequirements and solutions for PFAS in the environment
The chemical substance group of perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS) has now entered the political and public debate. These synthetic chemicals comprise more than 10,000 different substances that are used in many products. PFAS…
Read moreOn the way to an autonomous early warning system for water quality
Climate change, changes in land use and the discharge of pollutants are threatening the quality of our surface waters. The DIWA research project "Digital networked and interactive water quality monitoring", which was launched in autumn 2023, is…
Read moreWater losses - no thanks! Analysing time series of water consumption for loss detection
Experts at TZW have been working on the topics of water consumption and digitalisation for years. One aspect is analysing large amounts of data with the aim of gaining new insights and thus creating added value. Together with Wasserwerke Zwickau, TZW…
Read moreFlushing drinking water networks efficiently with condition-based network flushing
In recent years, TZW has developed the methodology of condition-based network flushing as a result of research and consultancy projects. Positive practical experience has led to this approach being taken into account in the revision of DVGW rule W…
Read moreDates & Events
ZeroPM Special Symposium
12/13 June 2024 Rastatt/Karlsruhe, Germany
PFAS elimination from Drinking Water
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Projects
Scientific-technical realisation of two modules HOT-TARGET and BAK-IDENT (HotBak)
TRINK-HelpDESK is a cloud solution consisting of several modules designed to support daily operations and the exchange of experience within the public…
Read moreImpact of climate change on groundwater availability in Germany (GW_Impact)
To investigate the increasing spatio-temporal variability of groundwater recharge in the future, both locally and regionally, and its specific effects…
Read moreDigital and interactive water quality monitoring (DIWA)
Climate and land use changes as well as pollution threaten the quality of our water bodies in many ways. Only by understanding the complex processes…
Read moreInnovative modular system for sustainable reduction of PFAS contaminants from soil and groundwater (PFClean)
The removal of per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) from groundwater and soil requires elaborate remediation strategies. In this project, four…
Read moreZero Pollution of Persistent, Mobile substances (ZeroPM)
Persistent, mobile (PM) substances are being recognized as serious threats to the safety of water resources. In many cases, drinking water supplies…
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DVGW-Technologiezentrum Wasser (German Water Centre)
Karlsruher Strasse 84
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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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