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Water Quality Protection Rules
Last Update: 2026-02-17 · Article Count: 1
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2026-02-17
Safeguarding water quality: Council signs off on stricter protection rules for surface water and groundwater
The Council formally adopted the directive to expand and update the list of pollutants affecting surface water and groundwater, including pesticides, pharmaceuticals and PFAS.
Source: Council of the EU — Press releases · EU