KWR Water Research Institute (IMAGE) Bielefeld University Caption The European Research Council is funding the Water-Futures project. Researchers are exploring how the drinking water supply in cities can be secured reliably despite increasing water demand. Photo: KWR Water Research Institute/Ivar Pel Credit Photo: KWR Water Research Institute/Ivar Pel Usage Restrictions The image may only be used with appropriate caption and credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.