Eawag is one of the world’s leading aquatic research institutes. Its strengths and success are based on 75 years of combining research, teaching and continuing education, as well as on consulting and knowledge transfer. The combination of natural sciences, engineering and social sciences allows comprehensive aquatic research, ranging from relatively untouched natural waterbodies, through to fully engineered wastewater management systems. Eawag focuses its research activities (which cover a wide range of subjects) on how to balance people’s need to use water with the necessity of maintaining the function and durability of the aquatic ecosystem.
The 23 professors, a good 150 scientific staff and around 150 doctoral students find a unique research environment at Eawag. This enables them to seek answers to questions which bring new scientific findings and cover fundamental social requirements. The interdisciplinarity and the incorporation of interest groups from industry and society play an important role in this regard. In 2011, Eawag is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Its research concentrates on methods of integrated water management, the effect of global changes on aquatic ecosystems and the development of new methods for wastewater treatment and nutrient recovery.
