The most relevant news from European Institutions in April 2023 regarding the water and wastewater sector
EUROPEAN COMMISSION PROPOSAL FOR A REVISED URBAN WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIRECTIVE
The European Parliament’s rapporteur for revising the Urban WasteWater Directive, MEP Nils Torvalds (RENEW, Finland), has published his Draft Report containing amendments to the European Commission’s proposal to review the UWWTD. The amendments target the energy neutrality targets, implementation deadlines, extended producer responsibility and the application of thresholds.
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EurEau releases a reaction to the European Parliament Rapporteurs’ Draft Report on the UWWTD.
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The European Parliament Think Tank releases a briefing on the revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive. This briefing provides an initial analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the European Commission’s impact assessment accompanying the proposal for a revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.
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Water Europe interviews Ms Veronica Manfredi (Director for Zero Pollution, DG Environment, European Commission).
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The OECD releases a study on the implementation of Water Economics in the EU Water Framework Directive. This report captures the lessons learned from five thematic workshops co-convened by the OECD and the European Commission. It provides an overview of the challenges EU member countries face and opportunities to strengthen the economic approach of water resources management in Europe. Covering cost recovery, polluter pays principle, water scarcity, planning and financing, the lessons are relevant for regions and countries across the globe.
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Ofwat to approve the accelerated delivery of 31 investment schemes to deliver benefits for customers and the environment. The total investment will be around £1.6bn, with work beginning in the next two financial years, from 2023 to 2025.
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