Independent news on the EU water sector

EEA identifies seven key pressures on Europe’s waters

Agricultural pollution, insufficiently treated waste water, artificial barriers, navigation, water abstraction, aquaculture and invasive alien species are causing pressure on ...

Management

Spain: Agricultural restrictions to save Mar Menor

Research

Activated biochar super sponge wins Stockholm Junior Water Prize

Research

IPCC presents interactive atlas to analyse regional effects

Management

UK doubles funding to tackle water pollution

Management

Protests in Bulgaria against skipping new water project

Research

Fit for 55: Research into nitrous oxide and methane emissions from WWTP’s

Politics

Europe-wide dam removal has slow start but big ambitions

Treatment

Wastewater: COVID-19 detection part of the ‘new normal’

Management

Summer flood warnings in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands

Treatment

Italy monitors contaminants for higher water quality

Management

International Rhine Commission does not allow access to discharge permits

Politics

MEP Water Group steps up for prioritising water on EU-agenda

In the spotlight

EJWP-participants

Rasha: “Building an international network is priceless”

Rasha Hassan from Syria participated in the second edition of the European Junior Water Programme (EJWP). She is sharing her...

Water Innovation in Europe

Netflix-documentary featuring European innovators

The documentary Brave Blue World is focusing on solving the world wide water crisis through water innovations and strong leadership....

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Water News Europe is an independent news medium for the European water sector. Our freelance journalists report on water issues in EU Member States. We provide reports about European water legislation (i.e. WFD, DWD), technological innovations, business opportunities, environmental and water projects and the latest insights of non-governmental organisations like UN Water, OECD and WBSCD.