Science that matters

Lake Constance: Life under changing conditions

Nutrient changes, invasive species and climate change have a major impact on the ecosystem of Lake Constance. This is the conclusion of a large-scale project conducted by seven institutions in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. The results of the project have been presented at two events. Read more

Foto: Andri Bryner

Project "Pestrop”: Consequences of pesticide use in the tropics

Foto: Joulia SA

Less is known about the consequences of pesticides on human health and the environment in tropical countries. The interdisciplinary project “Pestrop” is now changing this and also shows where the necessary measures need to be taken. Read more

Climate change leads to disproportionately high pollutant absorption

Foto: Nico Mölg, Eawag

Eawag researcher Johannes Raths has received an award from the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry for his study of increased pollutant absorption with rising water temperatures. Read more

Glacial melt threatens habitats of alpine river organisms

Foto: Natacha Tofield-Pasche, EPFL

When glaciers retreat, the habitats for cold-water organisms also change. Researchers have now modelled where refuges that are vital for biodiversity in glacial rivers will remain in the future. Read more

DNA traces in groundwater



Foto: Colette vom Berg, Eawag

An Eawag study shows that a large variety of living organisms leave their DNA traces in groundwater – which also depends on the land use in the catchment area. In future, these biological parameters could be used to assess groundwater quality. Read more






Interdisciplinary collaboration in the habitat mosaic of rivers
The research project "Riverscape" shows the importance of sediment transport for safety and ecology - among other things in an animated infographic. Read more  







Foto: Christian Dinkel
Eawag technology at the Biennale of Architecture
At the Biennale of Architecture in the German pavilion, which focuses on building in existing contexts and the recycling economy, also the Nutrient Harvester developed at Eawag is demonstrated. It processes the urine from two on-site dry separation toilets into fertiliser. Read more

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Eawag spin-off advises wastewater treatment plant
Environmental engineer Wenzel Gruber and microbiologist Robert Niederdorfer founded the spin-off Upwater. It offers measurements for wastewater treatment plants to support them in reducing process instabilities, greenhouse gas emissions as well as energy consumption. Read more

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Our apprentices: the skilled workers of tomorrow
Eawag has been involved in basic vocational training for many years. In 2022, eight young people successfully completed their apprenticeships and another nine began their training. In short portraits we introduce four of the apprentices. Read more


Foto: Empa
Aquatic research for sustainable development
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs) is to be implemented globally and by all UN member states by 2030 - including Switzerland. At the Info Day, we will present how Eawag's research contributes to achieving these goals. Read more






Trainees in the focus of a national monitoring programme
Trainees from Eawag’s analytical and training laboratory assist in the analysis of a wide variety of water samples. A prominent example is the National River Monitoring and Survey Programme (NADUF). In a video (in German), we take a look behind the scenes of the laboratory and show its role for the NADUF programme. Read more






09 July 2023
Naturstation Silberweide, Mönchaltorf


In our Agenda you will find further events of Eawag.






Review of the Water Policy 2022
Article in Aqua & Gas No5, 2023 (in german)


Grundwasser - Zeitschrift der Fachsektion Hydrogeologie 28 (in german)





Poster, FIBER (in german)


Schweizerisches Zentrum für angewandte Ökotoxikologie, Ausgabe 26 (in german)




Scientific publications from Eawag can be found on DORA Eawag.


Cover picture: In close exchange with various universities in Switzerland and abroad, Eawag is committed to the education of undergraduate and doctoral students in natural, engineering and social sciences. In 2022, Eawag employees supervised 149 doctoral theses – such as that of Dorothee Kurz. In collaboration with ETH Zurich, the engineer in Joaquin Jimenez-Martinez’s research group is investigating how bacteria form biofilms in soils and groundwater aquifers.  

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