Reflecting 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 UWWTD aims to protect the European Union (EU) environment from the adverse effects of urban wastewater by setting out EU-wide rules for collecting, treating, and discharging wastewater.
The background of the UWWTDThe Urban Wastewater Directive (UWWTD), or Council Directive 91/271/EEC concerning urban wastewater treatment, was adopted on 21…
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 2023Water is a fundamental cornerstone of life, the health of our ecosystems, and the smooth functioning of economies worldwide. Its finite nature, coupled with the escalating pressures of population growth, industrialization, and climate change, poses increasing challenges for sustainable water management.
Within this intricate landscape, water losses emerge as…
Date 15 September 2023Water quality isn’t merely a matter of clear, fresh-tasting liquid flowing from our taps. It’s a fundamental necessity for human health, environmental sustainability, and the economy. Just as essential as the water itself is the system of regulations and oversight that ensures its purity and safety. As our world changes…
Date 12 September 2023