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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.

2022
Use of thermal energy from lakes and rivers
Factsheet [pdf, 434.6 KB]
2022
Blackwater
Factsheet [pdf, 708.6 KB]
2021
Greywater February 2021
Factsheet [pdf, 253.3 KB]
2019
Urine Source Separation 2019
Factsheet [pdf, 350.3 KB]
2017
Spread of antibiotic resistance in the aquatic
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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