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Water Matters We are the European federation of national associations of water services. Our 38 members in 33 countries deliver safe drinking and waste water services to 500million people, every hour of every day. www.eureau.org

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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
This week, the Global Shield-led coalition of Connect Europe, EurEau and Eurelectric followed up on our joint statement at NATO’s Resilience Committee www.nato.int/en/news-and-...
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Prepare, protect, prevail: NATO publishes Baseline Requirements for Resilience
As hybrid attacks on our societies, infrastructure and digital networks occur more frequently, Allies are stepping up their resilience efforts. At the 2025 NATO Summit in The Hague, Allies agreed to a...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The European Water Academy (EUWA) is now a reality! After months of work, EurEau was happy to take part in the Academy launch event today. The EUWA will strengthen the skills, research and innovation needed for a water-resilient and competitive Europe. More link.europa.eu/dMKF6w
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
EurEau welcomes stronger EU focus on water resilience eureau.org/news/eureau-...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
After a summer of deadly heatwaves and wildfires, the EU must make nature-based solutions the first line of defence against climate disasters. As work begins on the European Framework for Climate Resilience, nature must be at the heart of adaptation policy. 🌿📄 eureau.org/wp-content/u...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Digitalisation can make water services more efficient and resilient, but technology is not an end in itself. Our recommendations call for a practical, proportionate and risk-based approach, focused on cybersecurity, data governance, interoperability, skills and funding. eureau.org/wp-content/u...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Europe needs stable legislation, long-term investment and stronger pollution prevention if we are to build resilient water services for people, nature and the economy. Read how EurEau contributed throughout the policy process in our 2025 Annual Report. eureau.org/wp-content/u...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
eureaucongress2026.org/en/ Registration is open! Join us at the Swiss EurEau Water Summit 2026 in Zurich for discussions on Europe's most pressing water challenges, from PFAS and pesticides to climate resilience. Connect with water experts and policymakers as we work towards sustainable solutions
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
💶 Europe's water infrastructure doesn't maintain itself. Every year, Europe's water operators invest €52.5 billion to keep drinking water safe and wastewater services protecting our environment. Reliable water services don't happen by chance. eureau.org/wp-content/u...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
♻️ What happens after you flush the toilet? Across Europe, wastewater services quietly protect public health and the environment every day. The wastewater sector isn't just protecting today's environment. It's helping build tomorrow's circular, climate-resilient economy. eureau.org/wp-content/u...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
🚰 Behind every glass of tap water is an enormous network of infrastructure and expertise working 24/7. Safe drinking water depends on protecting our water resources, investing in resilient infrastructure and supporting the people who keep water flowing every day. eureau.org/wp-content/u...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
💧⚡ Water and energy are more connected than many people realise. Europe's water services play an increasingly important role in energy transition. The water utility of tomorrow is becoming a resource recovery and renewable energy hub at the heart of Europe's resilience. eureau.org/wp-content/u...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
🚰 Europe's water services are performing well today. But there are increasing pressures on the sector. Maintaining resilient water services requires investment and pollution prevention. Read our new Europe's Water in Figures 2026 report: eureau.org/wp-content/u...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Today's vote in the European Parliament on the implementation of the recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) is a disappointing step backwards for Europe's water resilience. eureau.org/news/eureau-...
An aerial view of two water treatment vats at a wastewater treatment plant
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Simplifying environmental rules is welcome — but not if it weakens protection. Key measures like chemical traceability and water-use transparency are essential to safeguard water resources Simplification must strengthen policy, not dilute it. www.eureau.org/resources/po...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
EurEau welcomes the decision of the General Court of the EU to dismiss as inadmissible the lawsuits brought by pharmaceutical and cosmetics companies and associations against the provisions on extended producer responsibility (EPR) in the recast UWWTD www.eureau.org/news/1070-ge...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Catch up on your European water news here: www.eureau.org/news/1068-eu... and you can subscribe so you get it straight to your inbox every month, here: www.eureau.org/newsletter/f...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Stay Connected with Us! Join us on social media for the latest updates. Follow us today! 🤝 Linked In: www.linkedin.com/company/eure... 📷 Instagram: @eureauinsta - www.instagram.com/eureauinsta/ 👍 Facebook: www.facebook.com/EurEau Follow, like, and share to stay in the loop!
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Europe’s water services rely on secure, reliable and affordable energy to deliver drinking water and wastewater services, protect public health and the environment. Read our briefing note on the criticality of energy security to achieve resilient water services lnkd.in/e_6RURwF
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Our paper highlights the strategic role of water services for cohesion, security and climate resilience, and sets out clear recommendations to ensure water services infrastructure is properly supported under the proposed National and Regional Partnership Regulation. www.eureau.org/resources/po...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
The Commission’s new Environmental Simplification Package keeps wastewater EPR intact, giving our sector much-needed planning certainty. But key changes risk weakening Europe’s water resilience. www.eureau.org/news/1057-en...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
The core principles of the 2025 Water Resilience Strategy risk being eroded before they are even launched. If the @ec.europa.eu is serious about restoring and protecting Europe’s waters, then the reopening of the WFD must be reconsidered. @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu www.eureau.org/news/1055-co...
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Commission threatens water protection rules to promote EU mining
EurEau - Water matters, the views of Europe's water sector
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
At the Water Resilience Forum (8.12.25), we will highlight that water services are solution providers, enabling industry and agriculture to thrive. We all must turn the EU Water Resilience Strategy into action. #WaterWiseEU @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu @ec.europa.eu www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvEu...
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EurEau - Waterproofing Our Future
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Europe’s water sector is calling for regulatory stability. Now is not the time to reopen core water legislation. We urge the Commission to focus on implementing the WFD, UWWTD and IED to strengthen water resilience and protect public health. 💧 www.eureau.org/news/1042-sa...
A calm scene of a large river surrounded by trees, in summer
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
EurEau, COPA COGECA, and IFOAM Organics Europe have co-signed a letter to the President of the European Commission urging the EU to uphold the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme in the recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (rUWWTD). www.eureau.org/news/1041-eu...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Today is World Toilet Day - a reminder that safe sanitation protects us from disease, supports security, and helps children stay in school. Yet too many people still lack access to these essential services. Everyone deserves a safe, dignified toilet. #WaterMatters #ToiletsMatter
A black and white sign for male and female toilets
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
EurEau welcomes the conclusions on the Water Resilience Strategy (WRS). Member States have chosen to support and reinforce key messages from the WRS. In particular, we are pleased with the Council calls to address and prevent water pollution at the source. www.eureau.org/news/1037-wr...
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WRS Council conclusions call for better control at source
EurEau - Water matters, the views of Europe's water sector
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
The recast Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive marks a major step towards protecting Europe’s water and public health. EurEau and FEIC call on the European Commission to protect EPR 💧 💙 Read our joint letter here: lnkd.in/eJPz--_F #WaterResilience #EPR #UWWTD #WaterSector #PolluterPays #EUWater
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Hazardous substances threaten recycling, water safety & public health — strong rules are key to a clean #CircularEconomy. 42 organisations call on the EU to uphold chemical transparency & traceability in products. The EU must lead by acting now. 🌍💧 www.eureau.org/news/1034-eu...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Who Pays for Cleaner Water? #EPR #UWWTD #water #micropollutants #PFAS www.eureau.org/resources/pu...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Καλημέρα Ελλάδα! Off to Greece on your holidays? Keep hydrated with public water fountains, where you can top up your water bottle for free :) lnkd.in/df9MdAKr 💧 ☀️ 💙 @EDEYA @EYATH @greenpeace.eu
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
It’s summer in Romania - and staying hydrated is more important than ever! Across the country, public water fountains are helping citizens, tourists, and students beat the heat. #WaterMatters #PublicWater
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Austria is known for its high-quality tap water - and in many cities, you can find public drinking water fountains ready to refill your bottle for free. This is just a sample - but a good starting point. bit.ly/3U6W6ag #WaterMatters @ÖVGW @ÖWAV
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Hallo Deutschland! If you are heading to Germany, good news 😍 There are lots of places for you to top up your reuseable water bottle across the country. www.trinkwasser-unterwegs.de #Germany #WaterMatters #DrinkTapWater @BDEW @dvgw.bsky.social
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Nearly every public fountain in Swiss towns and cities provides water of drinking quality, unless explicitly marked otherwise. Planning a visit? Use this helpful app to find nearby fountains and refill points: 📱 lnkd.in/e7aW9j7h #WaterMatters @SVGW @VSA
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
💙 Whether you're sightseeing or simply soaking up the sun, make sure to fill your bottle at one of Finland’s excellent water points. 💧 #WaterMatters #DrinkTap #StayHydrated #SafeWater #SustainableTravel #Finland #SummerInEurope #LahtiAqua #HSY #TampereenVesi #PublicWaterAccess #HealthySummer
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Travelling in Europe this summer? 💧 You’ll find fantastic (free!) drinking water to keep you cool and cut plastic waste. We’re starting in Hungary 🇭🇺 with public fountains + refill points: 🔗 www.kozkutak.hu More here: lnkd.in/exuJwnVw #WaterMatters
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
☀️ As summer sets in - with all its sunshine, travel, and adventure - it’s important to stay hydrated 💧 Wherever your travels take you across Europe this summer, you’ll find fantastic (and free!) drinking water resources to refresh you Stay tuned as we highlight some of these over the coming weeks!
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EESC Industrial Change @ccmi-eesc.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Thank you @eureau.bsky.social for valuable inputs during our expert hearing on #WaterResilience strategy 🌊 🇪🇺 needs to ✔️mobilise all sectors of society around💧 ✔️close the investment gap💰 ✔️speed up implementation ✔️boost skills in the #Water sector More info➡️europa.eu/!RCHtJd @eesc.bsky.social
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
EurEau is pleased to announce Brian Murphy @murphage.bsky.social is nominated as Vice President for the next two years. Brian is the Senior European Affairs Manager for Uisce Éireann (Ireland). Read more: www.eureau.org/news/1011-ne...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
The European Federation of National Associations of Water Services elects a new president, committee chairs and Executive Committee, to oversee the continued protection of Europe’s water consumers and the environment
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Europe’s water professionals met in Brussels last week to mark 50 years of EurEau striving to protect water services across the continent. As we look to the future, EurEau remains committed to safeguarding Europe’s water services by addressing critical challenges. www.eureau.org/news/1001-wa...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
For the first time, EurEau showcased eleven tap water samples from across Europe. Each sample reflecting the unique characteristics of its source and telling the story of the region it comes from, whether it comes from a river, a fountain or underground, in Sweden, Slovenia or Spain.
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Safeguarding Europe’s Water Future: Defending the EPR Scheme in the Recast UWWTD EurEau co-signs letter calling on Commission to protect EPR schemes You can read the letter here and more about EurEau and the UWWTD here. lnkd.in/e9AcXXQy
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Bisphenol-A and drinking water: EurEau's position Let’s ensure clean, safe water with a strong, future-proof chemicals policy. Read our position paper: www.eureau.org/resources/po...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Soil Law A trilogue deal was reached on the Soil Monitoring Directive - but it lacks ambition. No binding targets, limited EU coordination, and only an indicative watch list. Healthy soils = clean water + climate resilience. We must do better. www.eureau.org/news/986-tri...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Priority Substances EurEau + 16 orgs urge the EU to act now on water pollution. Delays on new pollution standards & weakening the Water Framework Directive put water at risk. www.eureau.org/news/984-pri...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
REACH revision EurEau joins the call for a strong REACH revision. We need to phase out harmful chemicals and stop circular pollution. A safe circular economy starts with clean materials. www.eureau.org/doclink/join...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
EurEau urges the EU to tackle TFA - a persistent, mobile chemical in the PFAS group. We need a specific TFA limit in drinking water, with polluters covering treatment costs. Our position paper on why TFA should be phased out here: www.eureau.org/resources/po...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Water Resilience: MEPs call for mainstreaming water into EU policy Read our reaction: www.eureau.org/news/985-wat...
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EurEau @eureau.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
We agree!
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