Documents

Here you could download all documents related to water, legislative papers and contributions produced by EUREAU:
Type of Document Year of Publication Title Abstract Download
Position papers 2012 Position on Water Efficiency in Buildings

The position paper is developed by EUREAU experts as a reply to the electronic stakeholder consultation process on Water Efficiency in Buildings that was initiated by the EC DG ENV on 16.11.2011 in the frame of the...

EUREAU position on Water Efficiency in buildings
Contributions to EU consultations 2011 EUREAU comments to the consultation on ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)

EUREAU believes it is important that European Commission is aware of the special situation for the drinking water and wastewater utilities (hereafter : “water utilities” ) in the coming work with the ADR topic.

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"EUREAU comments to the consultation on ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution)"
Contributions to EU consultations 2011 EUREAU response to the EC consultation on the CAP reform

Based on the EUREAU PP the post-2013 CAP (approved in November 2010), EUREAU has sent the following responses to the EC Consultation on the CAP Reform.

"EUREAU response to the EC consultation on the CAP reform"
Position papers 2011 EUREAU Initial POSITION PAPER on Exploration and extraction of unconventional natural gas (shale gas) reservoirs and the protection of drinking water ressources

Purpose of the initial position paper:

  • To express EUREAU concerns and position of more than 70,000 water utilities in Europe to ensure protection of drinking water resources, and safe and healthy drinking...

'EUREAU Initial POSITION PAPER on Exploration and extraction of unconventional natural gas (shale gas) reservoirs and the protection of drinking water ressources'
Position papers 2011 EUREAU position on Radioactivity

EUREAU INITIAL COMMENTS

ON THE DRAFT PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE LAYING DOWN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE HEALTH OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES IN WATER INTENDED...

'EUREAU position on Radioactivity'
Position papers 2011 EUREAU Position Paper to CAP after 2013

On October 12th, the European Commission has published its proposals for a Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2013. EUREAU supports the development of a European Common Agricultural Policy that ensures a...

'EUREAU Response to CAP after 2013'
Position papers 2011 Water re-use and other alternative resources at home: rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling for domestic purposes

Water re-use and alternative resources at home may contribute to a sustainable water management. In specific situations it offers monetary and environmental benefits. However, it also involves risks, especially health...

'Water re-use and other alternative resources at home: rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling for domestic purposes'
Position papers 2011 EUREAU Common PP on Leakage Reduction in addressing Water Scarcity and Drought
  • Water scarcity and drought is a concern for parts of Europe and is likely to become more pressing as the impacts of climate and demographic change alter the availability of and demand for water.
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'Common PP on Leakage Reduction in addressing Water Scarcity and Drought'
Position papers 2011 Position on Emerging pollutants in drinking water resources

Water is essential for life, a valuable resource and as such must be protected  from pollution.

The intensive use of anthropogenic substances such as pharmaceuticals, additives in food, industrial products...

"Position on Emerging pollutants in drinking water resources"
Position papers 2011 EUREAU PP on Financial Perspectives 2014-2019/2021

Over the next few years, the European Union commitments and policies regarding the water sector will have to take into account a new macroeconomic reference scenario demanding that the European motor be restarted after...

'PP on Financial Perspectives 2014-2019/2021'