In an era where environmental sustainability and efficient resource management are paramount, understanding the nuances of water regulation in Europe is more crucial than ever. The WAREG KPIs Report 2023 serves as a cornerstone document in this regard, offering a comprehensive analysis of the performance, efficiency, and quality of…
Date 16 January 2024The Drinking Water Directive is the European Directive that concerns the quality of water intended for human consumption. It regulates standards…
Date 11 January 2024Reflecting on the successful convening of the European Forum on the Regulation of Water Services, the EFRWS23 Water Regulation Insights offer an in-depth look at the collaborative advancements and pivotal discussions led by industry regulators. This summary delves into the critical role these discussions play in enhancing environmental sustainability…
Date 9 December 2023The Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) aims to protect the European Union environment from the adverse effects of urban wastewater by establishing EU-wide rules for collecting, treating, and discharging wastewater.
Note: This article has been updated to reflect the recent 2024 recast of the directive, now known as Directive (EU)…
Date 19 November 2023Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy – Water Framework Directive (WFD).
What are the objectives and key provisions of the WFD?The Water Framework Directive: This Directive establishes a framework…
Date 16 November 2023The EU Water Acquis represents a key achievement in the collective governance of water resources within the European Union. As the accumulated legislative and policy frameworks, it aims to provide a unified approach to water management, safeguarding both quality and availability. Its scope goes from safeguarding public health through clean…
Date 7 November 2023Ukraine is on the 32nd place among 40 in terms of drinking water provision in Europe and is on the list of countries threatened by water scarcity. At the same time, 75% of the water supplied to consumers is taken from surface sources – rivers.
The existing problems with the…
Date 30 October 2023Article from Ndricim Shani, Chairman of the Water Regulatory Authority of Albania.
The reform in the water sector aims to improve the financial sustainability of utilities, as well as the quality of service to consumers. One of the main reasons for the problematic financial sustainability of utilities is that tariffs…
Date 28 September 2023This article from Ndricim Shani, Chairman of the Water Regulatory Authority of Albania, focuses on the basic principles of Cost Recovery in the field of the water supply and sewerage sector in EU legislation. It describes the situation and perspective of implementing those basic principles in Albania…
Date 26 September 202329th General Assembly
September 19, 2023 – Budva, Montenegro. How can economic regulators effectively promote a more resilient water sector through tariffs for water utilities? What could be the possible impacts on water customers’ bills of the ongoing reform of the EU wastewater treatment Directive? How can water regulators…
Date 20 September 2023
