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Eawag is a world-leading aquatic research
institute. Its research, which is driven by the needs of society, provides the
basis for innovative approaches and technologies in the water sector. Through
close collaboration with experts from industry, government and professional
associations, Eawag plays an important bridging role between theory and practice,
allowing new scientific insights to be rapidly implemented.
| 26 January 2010 |
Measuring rainfall with mobile phone antennas As rain interferes with radio signals, Eawag researchers have been able to measure rainfall using data supplied by the mobile telecommunications company Orange. The new method offers greater spatial resolution than traditional point measurements provided by rain gauges. In the future, this could be combined with intelligent control systems for sewer networks so as to reduce water pollution in urban areas. [...] |
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| 14 January 2010 |
Drinking roof water and showering with sewage water "self" is an energy and water independent cell for living and working. The joint project of Empa, Eawag and the Zurich University of Arts will be presented to the public for the first time at the Swissbau in Basel from January 12 to 16, 2010. [...] |
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| 14 January 2010 |
Watt d'Or energy award for Eawag Energy savings can be achieved through sustainable management of water supplies: this has been demonstrated by the commune of Gordola in Canton Ticino, the winner of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy’s prestigious Watt d’Or award in the “Society” category for 2010. Among those who contributed to this success is Eawag, which was involved in a number of research and consulting projects supporting the commune’s efforts to implement a modern, sustainable water supply system. [...] |