Press Release: Environment and Water: proposal to reduce water pollution risks

Improvements in water quality in the EU could be at risk from new forms of chemical pollution. The Commission is proposing to add 15 chemicals to the list of 33 pollutants that are monitored and controlled in EU surface waters. This is another step towards improving the quality of our river, lake and coastal waters.

The 15 substances include industrial chemicals as well as substances used in biocides, pharmaceuticals and plant protection products. They have been selected on the basis of scientific evidence that they may pose a significant risk to health.

European Commission: Memo/12/59: Proposal for a revised directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Priority Substances in the field of water quality http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=MEMO/12/59&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en

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