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Accelerating change, an interview with Vice-President Eirò on World Water Day

On the occasion of World Water Day 2023, we are delighted to release our interview with Professor Eirò, Vice-President of WAREG and President of ERSAR (Portugal). In this interview, we discuss the theme of World Water Day as well as the important work of WAREG in economic regulation. Professor Eirò…

Date 22 March 2023
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WAREG views on the proposal of the European Commission for a revised UWWTD

In this article, you can discover WAREG’s views on the proposal of the European Commission for a revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD).

WAREG welcomes the European Commission’s Proposal for a revised UWWTD, currently under discussion in the European Parliament and the Council of Ministers of the EU.…

Date 21 March 2023
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WAREG presents at Intergroup Event on the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive

WAREG participated in the European Parliament Intergroup event on the Revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, to present its guidelines on the UWWTD and highlight some key points to enrich the debate and effectiveness of the Directive under revision. In this article you can find an abstract of the…

Date 14 March 2023
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A renewed President and Board for the development of WAREG. Outcomes of the 27th General Assembly.

Press Release – 27th General Assembly

How will the proposed revision of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive impact the water sector? Which role can Regulatory Authorities play in implementing and achieving its objectives?

The Association of European Water Regulators held its 27th General Assembly in Lisbon, Portugal, attended by more…

Date 8 March 2023
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From NEURC Ukraine – Ensuring Water Supply and Sewerage Services in War Conditions

In this article, discover how the water supply and sewerage sector in Ukraine coped with the outbreak of full-scale conflict and the actions taken by the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NEURC) to ensure the provision of continuous and reliable water services. With a focus on the legal framework…

Date 27 February 2023
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News From Brussels – February 2023

The most relevant news from European Institutions in February 2023 regarding the water and wastewater sector …

Date 25 February 2023
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ANRE Approves Amendments to Water Tariff Methodology to Address Challenges in Moldovan Water Sector

In December 2022, the Administration Council of the National Agency for Energy Regulation (ANRE) of the Republic of Moldova approved amendments to the Methodology for determining, approving, and applying tariffs for public water supply, sewerage, and wastewater treatment services. These amendments aim to increase the reliability and efficiency of…

Date 25 February 2023
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Manage the water service by returning the profit to users

Discover how two different water management companies, Welsh Water in Wales and Gaia Spa in Tuscany, have returned value to their users while maintaining sustainable debt in their investment and upgrade of infrastructure through bonds and project financing.

Welsh Water (Glas Cymru) is the company that manages the water service…

Date 25 February 2023
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NERC Takes on New Role in Lithuanian Water and Wastewater Sector

Regulatory changes with the adoption of the amended Law on Drinking Water Supply and Wastewater Management in Lithuania

In Lithuania, a significant regulatory overhaul has taken place with the adoption of the amended Law on Drinking Water Supply and Wastewater Management, which entered into force on 16 November 2022. The…

Date 24 February 2023
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The WAREG KPIs Working Group: Towards Harmonized Performance Indicators in the European Water Sector:

WAREG is a platform that European Water Regulators can use to address common problems and challenges. As well known, the first step to addressing any issue is being aware of it, and good quality data are needed to be aware of it. Good quality data means Key Performance Indicators (KPIs),…

Date 24 February 2023
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