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Document 52022PC0541

Initiative summary:
The Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive is a cornerstone of EU water policy. It protects the environment and human health from the adverse effects of wastewater discharges. Although the Directive has been overall effective, its evaluation identified a few shortcomings and new societal needs that could be improved. The revision of the Directive will aim to address these shortcomings and to ensure that citizens and the environment continue to benefit from high levels of protection.
EuroVoc thesaurus:
politique de l'environnement de l'UE; pollution industrielle; zone urbaine; eau usée; polluant de l'eau; protection des eaux; pollution de l'eau; traitement de l'eau; santé publique; lutte contre la pollution
  • Documents:
    Ares(2022)5822562 (Factual summary report of the public consultation)
    Ares(2021)6302569 (Factual summary report of the public consultation)
    Ares(2020)3769112 (Inception impact assessment)
    Leading service:
    Directorate-General for Environment
    Planned adoption period:
    01/10/2022 - 31/12/2022
    Check the status of this initiative on the Better Regulation Portal
    • Consultation type:
      Stakeholder feedback
      Consultation duration (weeks):
      4
    • Consultation type:
      Public consultation
      Consultation duration (weeks):
      12
    • Consultation type:
      Stakeholder feedback
      Consultation duration (weeks):
      4
    • Consultation type:
      Stakeholder feedback
      Consultation duration (weeks):
      4
    • Consultation type:
      Stakeholder feedback
      Consultation duration (weeks):
      8