Hygiene-Institut des Ruhrgebiets

Hygiene-Institut des Ruhrgebiets (HIR) is a distinguished research and testing institution located in the heart of the Ruhr area, dedicated to environmental hygiene and health protection. Established in the early 20th century, it was inspired by the critical need to improve water quality following a typhus outbreak. Committed to uncompromising quality, HIR provides a wide range of services including drinking and bathing water hygiene assessments, environmental microbiology testing, and hygienic evaluations of building technologies.

With accredited laboratories that adhere to the highest standards, HIR conducts microbiological and material hygiene examinations, as well as analyses of wastewater, soil, and air quality to ensure environmental safety. Their services also extend to product testing prior to market introduction, aiming to prevent health risks associated with contaminated resources. Through its robust research initiatives and collaborative approach, the Hygiene-Institut des Ruhrgebiets plays a pivotal role in safeguarding public health and environmental integrity, both locally and globally.