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Factsheets

The latest scientific facts in topics with current political relevance are compiled in the Eawag Fact Sheets. These provide information and background material to aid those involved in decision-making, and are published in German, French and English.

Further fact sheets can be found on the German and French websites.

Further information sheets, e.g. on the ecotoxicity of detergents, can be found on the website of the Ecotox Centre: Info Sheets | Ecotox Centre

2022
Use of thermal energy from lakes and rivers
Factsheet [pdf, 434.6 KB]
2022
Blackwater
Factsheet [pdf, 708.6 KB]
2021
Greywater
Factsheet [pdf, 253.3 KB]
2019
Urine Source Separation
Factsheet [pdf, 350.3 KB]
2015
Spread of antibiotic resistance in the aquatic environment
Factsheet [pdf, 1.4 MB]
2013
Shale gas – Information on hydraulic fracturing (“fracking”)
Factsheet [pdf, 220.0 KB]
2013
Ecotoxicity of rare earth elements
Factsheet [pdf, 75.1 KB]
2012
FAQs on micropollutants in natural waters
Factsheet [pdf, 60.1 KB]
2011
Rainwater suitable as replacement for tap water in individual cases
Factsheet [pdf, 470.9 KB]
2011
Water and energy
Factsheet [pdf, 243.8 KB]
2011
Hydropower and ecology
Factsheet [pdf, 491.4 KB]
2010
FAQs on marine oil spills (accidents involving tankers, oil rigs, etc.)
Factsheet [pdf, 52.1 KB]

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