Position papers

Here you could download all documents related to water, legislative papers and contributions produced by EUREAU:
Type of Publication Year of Publication Title Abstract Download
Position papers 2012 Development of EUREAU Position on the Directive on alternative dispute resolution (ADR – directive) – COM 2011/793

As customers are the natural focus point for water and waste water suppliers EUREAU would like to give an assessment of the draft of the ADR directive, COM 2011/793 dated 29.11.2011.

The sector is already very...

'Position on the Directive on alternative dispute resolution (ADR – directive) – COM 2011/793'
Position papers 2012 Position on the EC legislative proposals of Public Procurement Directives and a Directive on Service Concessions

Overall EUREAU has taken note of the legislative proposals of the European Commission on the Procurement directive1 and on the Procurement by entities operating in the water, energy,...

'Position on the EC legislative proposals of Public Procurement Directives and a Directive on Service Concessions'
Position papers 2012 EUREAU initial position paper on amending Directives 2000/60/EC and 2008/105/EC as regards priority substances in the field of water policy
  • EUREAU welcomes the proposal of the European Commission COM(2011) 876 final1 regarding priority substances in the field of water policy. EUREAU and its members however emphasize that...

'EUREAU initial position paper on amending Directives 2000/60/EC and 2008/105/EC as regards priority substances in the field of water policy'
Position papers 2012 How the revision of the Fertiliser Regulation should promote sustainable use of sludge in agriculture

Purpose of the position:

  • To promote the understanding at EC level on how future EC policy should promote sustainable use of sludge in agriculture. Such a development is in perfect line with...

'How the revision of the Fertiliser Regulation should promote sustainable use of sludge in agriculture'
Position papers 2012 EUREAU Position on the Water Blueprint

EUREAU welcomes the Commission’s initiative to establish a framework for the sustainable management of water and wishes to contribute actively to its elaboration.

In our Members’ experience, there are four key...

'EUREAU Position on the Water Blueprint'
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
Position papers 2011 EUREAU Position Paper on the EU guidance on developing water safety plans for small supplies

Water Safety Planning (WSP) is recommended by the WHO Guidelines. Member States do not need to duplicate this material but customize what makes sense at their level according to their national legislation and...

'EUREAU Position Paper on the EU guidance on developing water safety plans for small supplies'
Position papers 2011 EUREAU Position Paper on the EU guidance on developing water safety plans for small supplies

Water Safety Planning (WSP) is recommended by the WHO Guidelines. Member States do not need to duplicate this material but customize what makes sense at their level according to their national legislation and...

'EUREAU Position Paper on the EU guidance on developing water safety plans for small supplies'
Position papers 2011 EUREAU Position Paper on the EU guidance on developing water safety plans for small supplies

Water Safety Planning (WSP) is recommended by the WHO Guidelines. Member States do not need to duplicate this material but customize what makes sense at their level according to their national legislation and...

'EUREAU Position Paper on the EU guidance on developing water safety plans for small supplies'
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...

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