Safer drinking water for all Europeans
Revised European legislation proposed by the
European Commission today will improve the quality of drinking water and
access to it as well as provide better information to citizens.
The right to access essential services of good quality, including water, is one of the principles of the European Pillar of Social Rights
unanimously endorsed by Heads of State or Government at the Gothenburg
Summit. Today's legislative proposal aims to guarantee this right and
thereby responds to the first-ever successful European Citizens'
Initiative, "Right2Water",
that gathered 1.6 million signatures in support of improving access to
safe drinking water for all Europeans. In addition this proposal seeks
to empower consumers ensuring that water suppliers provide consumers
with clearer information on water consumption, on the cost structure as
well as on the price per litre allowing a comparison with the price of
bottled water. This will be contributing to the environmental goals of
reducing unnecessary plastic use and limiting the EU's carbon footprint,
as well as to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
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