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Third amendment of the KTW-BWGL also includes elastomers

Since 7 March 2022, elastomers and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) also fall within the scope of the evaluation criteria document for plastics and…

Tracking water losses with digital tools

Water supply companies have a strong interest in monitoring and minimising water losses in their pipe networks. To apply digital methods the experts…

European network for product development in the water sector

The EU project "Water Test Network" is funded within the framework of the Interreg North-West Europe Programme and supports small and medium-sized…

Not only water - Analysis of organic micro-pollutants in complex environmental samples

TZW’s name „German Water Centre“ does not reflect fully its program anymore when it comes to the analysis of organic micropollutants. Since years,…

Condition-based flushing strategy newly included in DVGW Rule W 291

In order to provide drinking water of the highest quality at all times, water supply companies flush their drinking water pipes. The "condition-based…

New research project: Transport of microorganisms in groundwater

The DFG-funded PrePat project aims to show how bacteria, viruses and antibiotic resistance genes are transported in groundwater. To this end, the…

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