The Rheinisch-Westfälische Wasserwerksgesellschaft mbH is a leading water supplier in Germany, based in Mülheim an der Ruhr. Founded in 1912, RWW supplies around 900,000 people as well as industry and commerce in the western Ruhr area and the adjacent Münsterland with approximately 75 million cubic meters of drinking and industrial water annually[1][3].
RWW operates six waterworks for drinking water treatment, one industrial water plant and 14 water reservoirs. The company has a 3,000 kilometer long network of pipes that ensures the water supply. Its own laboratory carries out over 150,000 analyses per year to ensure the high quality of the drinking water[3].
RWW attaches great importance to the continuous supply of high-quality drinking water and operates extensive quality assurance measures. The company is a member of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Wasserwerke an der Ruhr (AWWR) and is involved in various participations to promote water management[3].
RWW is involved in several initiatives that deal with the sustainable use and protection of water resources. These include investments in research institutions such as the IWW Rheinisch-Westfälisches Institut für Wasserforschung. In addition, RWW operates museums and educational institutions to promote awareness of water as a valuable resource[3].
The company is closely linked to the region and operates several cultural institutions, including the Aquarius Water Museum and the Haus Ruhrnatur. These initiatives contribute to education and environmental awareness and demonstrate RWW's commitment to the local community[3].
