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Combining research and legislation for water and drinking water protection

May 5th, 2021

Together with Harrie Timmer of Vewin, André Bannink wrote an article on behalf of RIWA for the German journal Gas Wasserfach Wasser Abwasser on combining science and laws and regulations to protect drinking water sources. This article is in the April issue and is available in German via this link: https://gwf-wasser.de/produkt/gemeinsame-anwendung-von-forschung-und-gesetzen-fuer-den-gewaesser-und-trinkwasserschutz/. An English version is … Continue reading “Combining research and legislation for water and drinking water protection”

RIWA: improve discharge permits for a cleaner Rhine

September 6th, 2020

In 2019, dozens of substances such as industrial chemicals, drug residues, pesticides and degradation products have again been found in the Rhine. These substances had higher concentrations than the target values of the European River Memorandum (ERM). This is reported by RIWA-Rijn in its annual report of 2019. In this report, the water quality in … Continue reading “RIWA: improve discharge permits for a cleaner Rhine”

European River Memorandum adopted on World Water Day

March 22nd, 2020

      European Coalition of Drinking Water Suppliers sees Natural Treatment of Drinking Water endangered and calls for Compliance with Target Values in Watercourses as adaption to Climate Change The ERM coalition has adopted the European River Memorandum 2020 (ERM). The ERM Coalition comprises the associations of drinking water suppliers in the major European … Continue reading “European River Memorandum adopted on World Water Day”