Press release of the Coalition of the European River Memorandum
December 2nd, 2019European Coalition of Drinking Water Suppliers Demands Preservation of the Water Framework Directive and Intensification of Measures for Drinking Water Protection The coalition calls for the unrestricted continuation of the European Water Framework Directive and for the criteria for the protection of drinking water resources to be specified. The aim must be to maintain and … Continue reading “Press release of the Coalition of the European River Memorandum”
IAWR presents 12-point catalogue of measures for a future-proof drinking water supply
October 4th, 2019As climate change progresses, it becomes increasingly observable that it is accompanied by a water crisis. Therefore, the protection of the remaining water resources should be given top priority from now on, because only with clean drinking water there will be a basis of life for people, the economy and the environment in the future. … Continue reading “IAWR presents 12-point catalogue of measures for a future-proof drinking water supply”
RIWA-Rhine: Water quality Rhine does not improve
September 2nd, 2019The year 2018 was marked by a large precipitation deficit in combination with a low water discharge of the Rhine, as is shown in the annual report 2018 of RIWA-Rhine which was published today. The prolonged period of drought showed how vulnerable we are, with advancing salinisation from the North Sea on the one hand … Continue reading “RIWA-Rhine: Water quality Rhine does not improve”