Independent news on the EU water sector

Public consultation to improve EU rules on bathing waters

The European Commission (EC) is gathering online views in order to revise of the EU rules on bathing water. The ...

Treatment

UK restricts pumping sewage into the sea

Treatment

Ireland to Court over unsafe drinking water

Management

Climate change requires water stress management

Politics

EC wants stricter measures to enforce Nitrates Directive

Business

EC: Bulgaria violates European market laws for mineral and spring waters

Politics

Dutch government: Circular economy threatens environment

Management

Ship crash brings ecosystem Black Sea in danger

Management

EEA identifies seven key pressures on Europe’s waters

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

In the spotlight

EJWP-participants

Andres: “I am very keen on hydroponic systems in urban areas”

Andres Lucht Uribe from Germany is participating in the second group of the European Junior Water Programme (EJWP). He is...

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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