In addition to the vertically designed research projects (network hubs), cross-sectional topics are envisaged in which integrative research questions are investigated by interdisciplinary teams. The following topics fall under this category:

• legal foundations and directives regarding the management of water resources
• the development of decision support systems, both for private-sector water users as well as government applications
• water quality assurance for drinking and industrial water
• risk assessment in dealing with water hazards
• quality management within the network

Water law 1

Quality Management

Laboratory

Water law 2