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APE's position on the European Commission's proposal on Water Reuse

APE members welcome the European Commission's proposal for a Regulation on minimum requirements for water reuse , published on 28 May to facilitate the reuse of water for the purpose of agricultural irrigation. The Commission’s proposal provides a clear framework for water operators and facilitates the reuse of treated water

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SMART.MET Project: Request for tenders in water smart metering now open

On 27 June 2018, the SMART.MET project launched its request for tenders , a chance for innovative companies in Europe to submit their offers for the development of cutting-edge technology for water smart metering . Funded under the Horizon 2020 programme, with a budget of €3,240,000 , the SMART.MET project
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New Water Erasmus: Scottish Water exchanges on public fountains with Eau de Paris

In the framework of the APE Water Erasmus programme , members of Scottish Water’s personnel travelled to Paris in August to exchange on the supply of water in public spaces . As Paris is currently deploying forty new water fountains in the city, Scotland is also planning on proposing the
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Aqua Publica Europea calls on EU Ministers to support improved access to water

EU Environment Ministers are expected to discuss the recast of the Drinking Water Directive on Monday 25 June . In view of their meeting, Aqua Publica Europea sent a letter, on 21 June 2018, to all the Ministers urging them to support the European Commission's efforts to improve access to
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APE welcomes the revision of the EU Drinking Water Directive but warns that it may miss its target

On 1 February 2018, the European Commission published its proposal for a revision of Directive 98/83/EC (the “Drinking Water Directive”, DWD). We welcome this proposal, which places water utilities at the centre of a more holistic approach to managing the provision of drinking water services . By introducing a general

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APE's position on the European Commission's proposal on Water Reuse

SMART.MET Project: Request for tenders in water smart metering now open

New Water Erasmus: Scottish Water exchanges on public fountains with Eau de Paris

Aqua Publica Europea calls on EU Ministers to support improved access to water

APE welcomes the revision of the EU Drinking Water Directive but warns that it may miss its target

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