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The overall goal of this study is to understand the renewal of investment needs concerning the urban water cycle in Spain. To achieve this objective, three specific goals were identified:

1. Performing an inventory of special infrastructures and networks that make up the integrated urban water cycle, in its current actual configuration.

2. Calculating the as-new replacement value of the cost resulting from setting up all that capital.

3. Estimating the annual cost of renewal investment to sustainably maintain the capital, stemming from different scenarios based on their renewal period.

The scope of this project covers the analysis of urban water cycle investment needs, distinguishing between water supply and sanitation services. In turn, each part of the integrated water cycle is broken down into networks and special infrastructures.

The scope of application of this study encompasses those infrastructures that support local and regional water supply and sanitation services; thus, regulation infrastructures that are a matter of water basins’ competence are not covered.

This public consultation aims to gather information and feedback from stakeholders and the wider public in. This public consultation aims to gather information and feedback from stakeholders and the wider public in relation to the impact of the CAP on biodiversity, soil and water. It contributes to an upcoming Commission staff working document on the evaluation of the impact of the CAP with respect to natural resources.

The INSPIRE directive (annex III) specifically includes “utility facilities such as sewage … and water supply” in its scope.

While EurEau supports efforts to increase the access of environmentally relevant spatial data to the public, EU-legislation must ensure the protection of critical infrastructures / essential services to prevent malicious acts and protect people’s health and the environment.

This seventh edition of the BIPE-BDO/FP2E overview of public water and wastewater services in France comes amid the reaffirmation of a political will in France to reinvest in the sector. This, together with a drive to improve performances through contractual arrangements between actors, was clearly in evidence at the sector’s national conference, the Assises de l’Eau. The ambition to achieve greater efficiency of services is reflected in the extensive use of strategic planning and the trend towards greater data transparency. Achieving the good status of water bodies remains a priority objective – an objective reinforced with the revision of the European Water Framework Directive. Indeed, adapting to the effects of climate change is now an imperative that cannot be ignored.

As our daily lives and economies become increasingly dependent on digital technologies and internetbasedAs our daily lives and economies become increasingly dependent on digital technologies and internet-based services and products, we become more vulnerable and exposed to cyber-attacks. This impacts the water sector too. Maintaining a high level of cybersecurity across the European Union has become essential to keep the economy running and to ensure prosperity.

Poly-and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a diverse group of synthetic fluorinated compounds. Due to the unique surface active properties and very high chemical and thermal stability, these substances have been widely used in many applications in industries and in products that we use in our daily life. 

The persistent nature of these substances means that they are very resistant to biodegradation and they are now ubiquitous in the environment, including- sometimes – water sources. Their widespread use in long-life domestic products, particularly carpets and furniture, means that it represents a major legacy issue to be managed.

Water services are essential services. They support the sustainable development of our societies and are fundamental to realising the ambition of the EU Green Deal and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, but little is known about them. This is because the infrastructure is mainly underground, accessible only to a few service engineers and also because it is sometimes situated far from urban areas and protected for obvious security reasons. But also because water services’ organisation differs from country to country due to history, cultural heritage and national or local traditions which result in specific regulatory frameworks.

Our report brings clarity and simplifies the governance of water services in Europe, and our report provides a snapshot of the current situation in the 29 EurEau member countries. It illustrates the diversity of management models, organisational structures, tasks and responsibilities of the players involved at the different levels of governance (EU, national, regional or local).