Preventing pesticide pollution will help achieve Zero Pollution while protecting people and planet.

Water remains safe and affordable, while Member States will improve access to water for all under EU’s new Drinking Water Directive, finalised in the Council last week.

EurEau welcomes the EU’s Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability including its toxic-free hierarchy, as published by the European Commission.

Actions carried out now will build a water sector that is resilient to climate change. Speaking at the EurEau conference, the Director of the European Environment Agency Hans Bruyninckx stressed the importance of ensuring the water supply.

The European Commission and EU Member States must invest heavily in updating and developing Europe’s water infrastructure if it wants to grow the European economy and create jobs.