It is the central mission of the DVGW to advance the gas and water industry in both the technical and technical-scientific context. In pursuing this objective, the DVGW bases its activities on the current requirements of its members, and on the objectives declared in the statutes, i.e. safety, hygiene, and environmental protection.

Supporting our members with determination and commitment

The DVGW has been working for the gas and water industry as an independent and unbiased technical-scientific association since 1859, the objective being to create a basis for the safe and technologically flawless supply of gas and water. The Technical Rules issued by the DVGW form the core of this basis. These rules have been devised by the various DVGW bodies and enjoy quasi-legal status, which at the same time ensures the self-administration of the industry.

The DVGW defined the following prime objectives to be pursued in the practical work of its bodies and committees:

• Safe technology and hygiene
• Economical optimisation of the gas and water supply technology
• Protection of resources and the environment
• Quality assurance, quality control, and quality management