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The Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC is an EU directive to establish a framework for the protection of all water bodies (including marine waters up to one nautical mile from shore) by 2015. [1] The WFD establishes a programme and timetable for Member States to set up River Basin Management Plans by 2009. [2]
The Floods Directive prescribes an active involvement of all interested stakeholders in the process. The management plans are to focus on prevention, protection and preparedness. Also, flood risk management plans shall take into account the relevant environmental objectives of Article 4 of Directive 2000/60/EC, [ 4 ] commonly known as the ...
The Groundwater Directive (GWD; full title: Directive 2006/118/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the protection of groundwater against pollution and deterioration) is an EU directive establishing specific measures as provided for in the Water Framework Directive in order to prevent and control groundwater pollution.
The Water Framework Directive is an example of a water policy which aimed for rivers, lakes, ground and coastal waters to be of "good quality" by 2015. [45] The Birds Directive established as early as 1979 [ 46 ] and the Habitats Directive are pieces of European Union legislation for protection of biodiversity and natural habitats.
Directive 98/27/EC on injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests, repealed by Directive 2009/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 April 2009 on injunctions for the protection of consumers' interests. [6] Directive on alternative consumer dispute resolution, Directive 2013/11/ΕU, issued on 21 May 2013. [7]
Directive 89/391/EEC of 1989 to encourage improvements in the safety and health of workers Directive 2000/60/EC of 2000 in the field of water policy, see Water Framework Directive Directive 2002/21/EC of 2002 on a regulatory framework for electronic communications, see Telecommunications in the European Union
Water resources are abundant in Ireland, with 82% of drinking water supplies in Ireland sourced from surface water (i.e. rivers and lakes) and 18% coming from groundwater – 10.5% from groundwater and 7.6% from springs. This high dependence on surface water is above the EU average. [17]
The Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) of 23 October 2000 concerning water resources management; The Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184) of 16 December 2020 concerning the quality of water intended for human consumption (codifying 98/83/EC amendments). EU member states have enacted national legislation in accordance with these directives.