Source: European Parliament
This fact sheet explains the EU’s water policy and the key role it plays in preserving the environment, supported by legislation that safeguards water sources and both freshwater and marine ecosystems. Water is essential for human, animal and plant life and for the economy. Its protection and management transcend national boundaries. EU laws ensure the cleanliness of drinking and bathing water, and the EU Water Framework Directive establishes a legal framework to protect and restore clean water and to ensure its long-term sustainable use.
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