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Lithium in Rhine water demands attention

March 24th, 2024

As there was not yet a scientifically substantiated target value for lithium in Rhine water, Rijkswaterstaat asked RIVM for an indicative value. A recent report tested the actual lithium values and showed that the indicative values were exceeded. Partly with a view to a possible increase of lithium values in the Rhine water, Rijkswaterstaat advises … Continue reading “Lithium in Rhine water demands attention”

Dutch water companies call for cooperation with new cabinet

March 20th, 2024

On 18 March, all water boards and water companies presented the ‘Water in Action’ action programme. In it, they call on the new cabinet to work together to protect (drinking) water resources and ensure enough space for water. While clean drinking water and dry feet are taken for granted by many Dutch people, these ‘certainties’ … Continue reading “Dutch water companies call for cooperation with new cabinet”

RIWA-Rijn moves to KWR building

December 18th, 2023

RIWA-Rijn and KWR have been working together regularly for a long time. From 2024, this will become even easier, as RIWA-Rijn will move to the KWR building. On Friday 15 December, KWR director Dragan Savić and RIWA-Rijn director Gerard Stroomberg signed the lease. KWR ‘Bridging science to practice’ is the motto of water research institute … Continue reading “RIWA-Rijn moves to KWR building”