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Published on 20 July 2021 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 2390 downloads
Enabling the circular economy for waste water services requires the alignment of a set of directives regulating the sector. The Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD), the Industrial Emission Directive (IED), the Waste Framework Directive (WFD) and the Sewage Sludge Directive (SSD) are key to the collection and treatment of urban waste water and subsequent treatment and re-use of urban waste water treatment sludge (UWWTS).
Published on 14 May 2017 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 3243 downloads
Water and agriculture are essential for life. However, agriculture increasingly affects the quantity and the quality of drinking water resources. EurEau insists on the proper implementation EU legislation so as to protect health and the environment.
Published on 18 January 2017 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 2791 downloads
The Fertiliser Regulation opens the door to using recovered phosphorus from sewage sludge in fertiliser products. Including treated input materials from waste water treatment plants as a component in fertilisers promotes recycling and is better for the environment.
Published on 13 June 2016 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 3199 downloads
Banning amalgam will help sludge from waste water treatment meet the quality standards to be reused in fertilisers, improving the environment.
Published on 24 May 2016 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 4068 downloads
Waste water collecting systems are a vital part of the urban environment across Europe. We recognise many opportunities to make urban environments more sustainable through the management of waste water flows and storm water. We need better coordination with other EU legislation to protect health, the environment and consumers from additional costs.
Published on 24 July 2015 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 1616 downloads
The Plant Protection Products Regulation, the Biocidal Products Regulation, and the REACH Regulation send the right signals regarding the hazard-based approach and the precautionary principles with regards to the protection of water resources. We need better coordination with other EU legislation to protect health, the environment and consumers from additional costs.
Published on 08 May 2015 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 2188 downloads
Microplastics can enter the water cycle in many ways and are not entirely biodegradable. They can accumulate and could pose a threat to our water resources and ecosystems. Control at source is essential for microplastics to prevent them from entering the environment. We need extended producer responsibility. Additional treatment steps exist which will lead to increased tariffs for consumers.
Published on 24 October 2014 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 3697 downloads
Increased treatment to provide consumers with clean water means increased consumer costs.
Published on 24 October 2014 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 2921 downloads
Phosphorus is a scarce yet vital resource. Recycling phosphorus from sewage sludge in fertiliser products promotes recycling and is better for the environment.
Published on 01 May 2014 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 1662 downloads
Cadmium in residual products from waste water treatment plants reduces their ability to be recycled and reused. By banning the use of cadmium in paints and other products, we open the doors to better recycling and better environments.
Published on 29 November 2013 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 1496 downloads
Phosphorus is a scarce yet vital resource. Recycling phosphorus from sewage sludge in fertiliser products promotes recycling and is better for the environment
Published on 05 November 2013 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 1499 downloads
Banning mercury will help sludge from waste water treatment meet the quality standards to be reused in fertilisers, improving the environment.
Published on 17 October 2013 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 1590 downloads
Published on 04 September 2013 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 2132 downloads
Recycling sewage sludge in fertiliser products promotes recycling and is better for the environment.
Published on 03 June 2013 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 1545 downloads
Plastics can enter the water cycle in many ways and are not entirely biodegradable. They can accumulate and could pose a threat to our water resources and ecosystems. Plastics need to be prevented from entering the environment in the first place. We need extended producer responsibility. Additional treatment steps exist which will lead to increased tariffs for consumers.
Published on 29 March 2012 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 1777 downloads
Published on 18 January 2012 In Position papers Tagged in Position papers 1803 downloads
The efficient use of water means reduced costs for consumers and better environments for us all – today and tomorrow.
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