Related European Directives

Bathing Water Directive

To reduce and prevent the pollution of bathing water.

Dangerous Substances

Drinking water Directive

To lay down at Community level minimum quality and control standards for water intended for human consumption.

Surface Water Directive

To reduce and prevent pollution of surface water intended for the abstraction of drinking water.

Urban Waste Water Directive

To harmonise measures on urban waste water treatment throughout the Community.

Nitrates Directive

To reduce or prevent water pollution caused or induced by nitrates from agricultural sources

Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive (IPPC)

To prevent or minimise air, water and soil pollution by emissions from industrial installations in the Community, with a view to achieving a high level of environmental protection.