According to a new report by EurEau, the European federation of National Associations of Water Services, €45 Billion is invested annually in water treatment and delivery around Europe.

However this is unevenly distributed amongst European member states, and the European water sector is in need of greater investment in infrastructure overall.

Aging drinking water networks, waste water collection systems and waste water treatment plants have the loudest call for reinvestment, with some pipes in the system over 100 years old. This investment is needed on the one hand to ensure good quality drinking water but on the other hand to ensure compliance with EU legislative requirements like the Water Framework Directive, Urban Wastewater Directive and the Drinking Water Directive. Furthermore, investment will be needed to help the sector prepare for new challenges, like those related to climate change and emerging pollutants.

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