EurEau Elects New President
The European Federation of National Associations of Water Services elects a new president, committee chairs and Executive Committee, to oversee the continued protection of Europe’s water consumers and the environment
The European Federation of National Associations of Water Services elects a new president, committee chairs and Executive Committee, to oversee the continued protection of Europe’s water consumers and the environment
Waste water has significant potential for resource recovery, making it a key contributor to reaching a circular economy. EurEau, ESPP and other partners highlight why in a series of new factsheets.
COP26 is focussing attention on climate change. While water is the backbone of our economy and society, it is also heavily affected by changing weather patterns. Politicians and our societies as a whole must develop a better understanding of the value of water services so that water operators can assume their responsibility to ensure sufficient safe drinking water and properly treated waste water for future generations.
The European Federation of National Associations of Water Services elects a new president, committee chairs and Executive Board, to oversee the continued protection of Europe’s water consumers and the environment.
Consumers have questions and concerns over water during the Covid-19 disease outbreak.
Europe’s water services elected Dr Claudia Castell-Exner on 27 May 2019 as EurEau President for the next two years. Claudia comes from the German association DVGW, where she leads the water management, quality and usage team. She is also the Director of European Water Policy.
The European Parliament voted to improve the European Commission’s proposal on the Drinking Water Directive by protecting consumers’ health and keeping drinking water affordable.
EurEau supports the General Approach on the Drinking Water Directive, as adopted by the Environment Council on 5 March 2019. The negotiations led by the Romanian Presidency assure the human right to water through safeguarding public health and the affordability of water services. The resultant Council position improves the Commission’s proposal concerning the provisions on the risk-based approach, on the quality parameters and on information to consumers.
EurEau is concerned by the lack of ambition of the next CAP to safeguard water sources and stimulate sustainable development.