Publications
Reports
EVENT REPORT | TAPPING INTO THE UNTAPPED: The potential of reclaimed and non-potable waters to increase water resilience
Over 150 participants joined the seminar, both in person and online, co-organised by Aqua Publica Europea and Eydap. The event focused on exploring technological advancements, regulatory developments, and governance frameworks that could facilitate the utilisation of non-potable water for a variety of societal needs.
EVENT REPORT | RESILIENCE IN ACTION: Towards a coordinated effort for a sustainable water resources management
On 14 February 2024, Aqua Publica Europea organised an event at the European Parliament to discuss how we can collaborate more effectively in the sustainable management of water resources. The event also provided an opportunity to facilitate a dialogue among various stakeholders and government levels, aiming to clarify responsibilities and identify each party's role in realising this vision.
PUBLICATION | RESILIENCE IN ACTION
The members of Aqua Publica Europea set the issue of drought and water scarcity as one of the key priorities of the organisation. Building on previous exchanges of experiences and public debates with stakeholders, a new publication from Aqua Publica Europea explores the strategies and approaches that public water operators can deploy to address this critical issue.
Position papers
2024 EU Elections: Manifesto for a fair, effective and sustainable management of water resources in Europe
Aqua Publica Europea publishes its Manifesto for the 2024 EU Elections: 5 priorities to achieve a fair, effective and sustainable management of water resources in Europe.
Aqua Publica Europea's position paper on water and energy
Considering the relations between water and energy and the potential of public water and wastewater operators to play a key role in this transition, Aqua Publica Europea highlights some key elements for consideration in the discussions related to the Fit-for-55 proposals.
Aqua Publica Europea's position paper on the Bathing Water Directive
Aqua Publica Europea, the European Association of Public Water Operators, representing 66 publicly-owned water and sanitation utilities serving about 80 million people across 13 European countries, welcomes the opportunity to share its views on the EU Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC as part of the European Commission's public consultation.
Statements
APE president welcomes Jessika Roswall's appointment as European Commissioner and puts forward 3 key proposals to strengthen water resilience
"Congratulations to Jessika Roswall on her appointment as European Commissioner-designate for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular
The European Parliament adopts provisional agreement on the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive
Aqua Publica Europea welcomes the adoption of the provisional deal on the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) by the European Parliament yesterday. While some requirements remain challenging for water operators, the deal strikes a fine balance between environmental protection and technical feasibility, while introducing innovative provisions for a more equitable distribution of the costs that achieving new objectives will involve.
APE is concerned over European Commission's postponement of its much-awaited Water Resilience initiative
Droughts, floods and severe storms are increasingly wreaking havoc across Europe, posing significant challenges for households, industries and agriculture. Against this backdrop, the European Commission's postponement of its much-awaited Water Resilience initiative is yet another blow to the European Green Deal.