KWR is an independent water research institute covering the whole of the water cycle. It was formed in 2008 by expansion from Kiwa Water Research which had specialised in the field of drinking water. Building on a solid foundation from over 60 years of research and development for the Dutch drinking water sector companies, KWR is now applying this knowledge base and research capability more broadly to serve all partners in the watercycle. KWR's worldwide activities and high-quality research are aimed at scientific knowledge that is practically applicable, to allow the building of bridges between science, business and society.