Author (Corporate) | European Commission: DG Communication |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | IP/14/904 (05.08.14) |
Publication Date | 05/08/2014 |
Content Type | News |
The European Commission on the 5 August 2014 launched a public consultation, open until 7 November 2014, on a range of possible EU measures that would encourage the re-use of treated wastewater. Water re-use is not widespread in Europe. Most wastewater from urban treatment plants is simply flushed out into rivers and lakes. However, increasing re-use could help to respond to problems such as water scarcity and drought, while reducing the risk of contamination from wastewater and lowering treatment costs. Re-use of water also has a lower environmental impact than getting it from other sources such as inter-regional water transfers or desalination. |
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Source Link | http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_IP-14-904_en.htm |
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Subject Categories | Environment |
Countries / Regions | Europe |
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