The Environment Council added rules to the proposal of materials in contact with water. Photo: European Council.
The European Council adopted a General Approach on the Drinking Water Directive on Tuesday 5 March. The Environment Council is proposing a new procedure to set hygienic requirements for materials and...
Plans with the intention to facilitate the reuse of treated wastewater for agricultural irrigation were adopted by the European Parliament on Tuesday the 12th of February. The proposal defines minimum quality standards for reclaimed water for agricultural irrigation. The Plenary rejected an amendment...
Leaving no one behind is the theme of World Water Day 2019. Illustration: UN Water.
About 1.8 billion people have no access to clean and safe drinking water and sanitation. They are forced to use a source of drinking water contaminated with faeces, putting them at risk of contracting serious illnesses. The objective of...
Drinking water has become part of the Brexit negotiations. Photo: European Commission.
Politicians in the United Kingdom are struggling with the Brexit-deal. There seems to be a lack of support for the EU-deal that is prepared by president May. Behind closed doors the government is also preparing a no-deal scenario. But according to a...
