Highlights
Extended Producer Responsibility is safe, but now we must preserve the ambition of the EWRS
Aqua Publica Europea welcomes the Commission’s decision to exclude the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD)—and especially its Extended
APE welcomes Eau du Grand Lyon as a new member
News from our members
MM celebrates 70 years of innovation and service to Milan
In October 2025, Metropolitana Milanese (MM) celebrates its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of innovation, progress, and commitment to the
SWDE explores water as a local energy resource
Société wallonne des eaux (SWDE) is pioneering a new approach to water use in Wallonia, Belgium through its Aqwario project. The initiative reimagines
Gruppo CAP leads the way in water efficiency with innovative dual network
Our member Gruppo CAP, the public water utility serving the Metropolitan City of Milan, has launched the first dual water network in Rho (Italy), an
Who we are
Aqua Publica Europea (APE) is the European Association of Public Water Operators. It unites publicly owned water and sanitation services and other stakeholders working to promote public water management at both European and international level. APE is an operator-led association that looks for efficient solutions that serve public interests rather than corporate ones.
What we do
Representing the voice of public operators in international policymaking
Fostering exchanges through the useful services, instruments, and initiatives for members
Joining and contributing to initiatives beyond water management