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News relating to the set of laws by which the water sector is regulated.

19/06/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
EU Commission EU refers Poland to Court and warns six Member States over Drinking Water Directive
EU Commission EU refers Poland to Court and warns six Member States over Drinking Water Directive
07/05/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
Environmental groups file petition with Reclamation to curb Colorado River water waste
Environmental groups file petition with Reclamation to curb Colorado River water waste
25/04/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
UK water bosses can now face prison under new crackdown on illegal sewage pollution
UK water bosses can now face prison under new crackdown on illegal sewage pollution
25/02/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
No bonuses for pollution: a landmark step in protecting UK waterways
No bonuses for pollution: landmark step in protecting UK waterways
13/02/2025 · Water Environment Federation (WEF)
Bipartisan legislation reintroduced to protect utilities, ratepayers from PFAS costs
Bipartisan legislation reintroduced to protect utilities, ratepayers from PFAS costs
10/02/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
Is the EU complying with the Water Framework Directive? Analysis of the state of water in Europe
Is the EU complying with the Water Framework Directive? Analysis of the state of water in Europe
05/02/2025 · European Commission
European Commission reports show faster progress needed to protect waters and manage flood risks
European Commission reports show faster progress needed to protect waters and manage flood risks
30/01/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
Michigan law goes into effect requiring “Do Not Flush” symbol on wipes to protect infrastructure
Michigan law goes into effect requiring “Do Not Flush” symbol on wipes to protect infrastructure
28/01/2025 · Water Europe
The European Parliament ENVI Committee discussed the Water Resilience Strategy
The European Parliament ENVI Committee discussed the Water Resilience Strategy
22/01/2025 · Smart Water Magazine
From contamination to accountability: Europe’s drive to regulate PFAS and protect water resources
From contamination to accountability: Europe’s drive to regulate PFAS and protect water resources
07/10/2024 · Smart Water Magazine
European Commission’s October infringements outline water issues in Finland, Portugal and Sweden
European Commission’s October infringements outline water issues in Finland, Portugal and Sweden
20/06/2024 · European Council
Surface water and groundwater: Council agrees negotiating mandate to update list of pollutants
Surface water and groundwater: Council agrees negotiating mandate to update list of pollutants
17/04/2024 · Smart Water Magazine
Management of micropollutants: implications of the new EU wastewater directive
Management of micropollutants: implications of the new EU wastewater directive
15/02/2024 · California State Water Resources Control...
Environmental Leaders Back New Wastewater to High-Quality Drinking Water Rules in California
Environmental Leaders Back New Wastewater to High-Quality Drinking Water Rules in California
12/02/2024 · Smart Water Magazine
Key aspects of the new Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
Key aspects of the new Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
09/02/2024 · European Commission
European Commission calls on Estonia and Ireland to improve wastewater management
European Commission calls on Estonia and Ireland to improve wastewater management
07/02/2024 · European Commission
European Commission refers 6 countries to Court of Justice for failure to revise water plans
European Commission refers 6 countries to Court of Justice for failure to revise water plans
30/01/2024 · European Commission
EU Commission welcomes provisional agreement for more cost-effective urban wastewater management
EU Commission welcomes provisional agreement for more cost-effective urban wastewater management
25/01/2024 · Smart Water Magazine
EU Court of Justice finds Ireland failed to meet safe drinking water standards
EU Court of Justice finds Ireland failed to meet safe drinking water standards
23/01/2024 · European Commission
Europe reinforces drinking water safety with new hygiene standards
Europe reinforces drinking water safety with new hygiene standards
22/01/2024 · Smart Water Magazine
18 European civil society organizations urge to strengthen the new UWWTD Directive
18 European civil society organizations urge to strengthen the new UWWTD Directive
02/06/2023 · Smart Water Magazine
The Directive 2022/0344: A significant leap in the protection of water resources
The Directive 20220344: significant leap in the protection of water resources
05/11/2021 · Smart Water Magazine
Flushed wet wipes are forming 'islands' across UK
Flushed wet wipes are forming 'islands' across UK
11/10/2021 · The Environmental Working Group (EWG)
California enacts nation’s strictest limit on lead leaching from faucets
California enacts nation’s strictest limit on lead leaching from faucets
23/04/2025 · Jeremy Orr
Stripping federal protection for clean water harms everyone, especially vulnerable communities
Stripping federal protection for clean water harms everyone, especially vulnerable communities
03/11/2022 · Nathan Cooper
The Three Waters reform is under fire, let’s remember that safe affordable water is a human right
The Three Waters reform is under fire, let’s remember that safe affordable water is human right
29/07/2022 · Richard Meissner
Giving rivers rights aims to protect the ‘voiceless’ – but there’s a catch
Giving rivers rights aims to protect the ‘voiceless’ – but there’s catch
28/05/2020 · Michael (Mike) Joy
New Zealand government ignores experts in its plan to improve water quality in rivers and lakes
New Zealand government ignores experts in its plan to improve water quality in rivers and lakes
25/05/2020 · Quentin Grafton
Australia, it’s time to talk about our water emergency
Australia, it’s time to talk about our water emergency
07/04/2020 · Graham Mann
Environmental bill 'lacks clarity' on water efficiency
Environmental bill 'lacks clarity' on water efficiency
27/03/2020 · Mahemud Tekuya
Colonial-era treaties are to blame for the unresolved dispute over Ethiopia’s dam
Colonial-era treaties are to blame for the unresolved dispute over Ethiopia’s dam
12/02/2020 · Wendy Francke
The commitment to the WFD: continuing its development while maintaining its objectives
The commitment to the WFD: continuing its development while maintaining its objectives
04/02/2020 · Oliver Loebel
Water and the EU: new trends
Water and the EU: new trends
20/12/2019 · Mark Zeitoun
Israel is hoarding the Jordan River – it’s time to share the water
Israel is hoarding the Jordan River – it’s time to share the water
26/08/2019 · Quentin Grafton
Paddling blind: why we urgently need a water audit
Paddling blind: why we urgently need water audit
30/01/2019 · Andrés Martínez
The political shift in Latin America and how it can affect water management
The political shift in Latin America and how it can affect water management
What is the EU Water Framework Directive?

What is the EU Water Framework Directive?

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Water Framework Directive. Objectives and Common Implementation Strategy.