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An update of the lists with substances that are relevant for the production of drinking water from the river Meuse
January 16, 2025RIWA-Meuse, the Association of River Water Works along the Meuse, represents the interests of drinking water companies in Belgium and the Netherlands using the Meuse as a source. Its goal is to ensure clean river water for a sustainable...
Map out all wastewater discharges to protect the quality of the Meuse
September 10, 2023Maarten van der Ploeg, director of RIWA-Maas states: “To sufficiently protect the Meuse as a source of drinking water, a complete overview is essential. You must know which hazardous substances and where they are present in the water to...
Drought shows the need to improve the protection of the Meuse as a source of drinking water
September 5, 2022“Over the past five years, we have experienced four summers with extended periods of low discharge from the Meuse. In order to guarantee the supply of safe drinking water, it is of great importance to ensure sufficient water quantity...