Significant Water Management Issues in Europe Module 2: Water Budget, Pressures and Impacts, Significant Water Management Issues, Monitoring, Characterization Report Significant Water Management Issues in Europe Senad Ploco

Content 1.Survey of SWMI in EU 5-8 March 2012 in 27 EU MS by phone 2.25,524 EU citizens Topics: the level of knowledge about problems facing groundwater, lakes, rivers and coastal waters; the seriousness of water-related problems; the impact of various sectors and activities on the status of water; the main threats to the water environment; the price of water; individual and other actions to reduce water-related problems; measures the EU should take; awareness of and participation in consultations on the RBM Plans

General information on water problems How informed do you fill about problems facing rivers, lakes, groundwater and coastal waters in our country? Inner 2009 Outer 2012

General information on water problems How informed do you fill about problems facing rivers, lakes, groundwater and coastal waters in our country?

General information on water problems How informed do you fill about problems facing rivers, lakes, groundwater and coastal waters in our country?

The most significant water management issues What is your opinion about water quality problems?

The most significant water management issues What is your opinion about water quality problems? Trend during period

The most significant water management issues What is your opinion about flood problems?

The most significant water management issues What is your opinion about water droughts /overconsumption of water

Changes in the water quality Do you think that, over the last 10 years, the quality of surface and groundwaters in our country...?

Pressure impacts How much impact do you think each of the following has on the status (quality and quantity) of water in our country?

Pressure impacts How much impact do you think each of the following has on the status (quality and quantity) of water in our country?

Main pressures to surface and groundwater I am going to read out a list of threats. Can you please tell me which you believe are the main threats to the waters in our country? water environment in

Main pressures to surface and groundwater

The price of water Do you think or not that all water users should be charged for the volume of water they use?

The price of water Do you think or not that all water users should be charged for the volume of water they use?

The price and environmental impact Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: The price should reflect the environmental impact of water use, i.e. water should be more expensive if its use has a greater impact on the environment.

The price and environmental impact Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: The price should reflect the environmental impact of water use, i.e. water should be more expensive if its use has a greater impact on the environment.

The price and environmental impact Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: The price should reflect the environmental impact of water use, i.e. water should be more expensive if its use has a greater impact on the environment.

The use of water In some places non- potable water is harvested (rain) or reused (waste-water) for flushing toilets, gardening and irrigation. Do you think non-potable water re- use should be more introduced, provided the lower water quality does not affect people’s health?

The use of water In some places non- potable water is harvested (rain) or reused (waste-water) for flushing toilets, gardening and irrigation. Do you think non-potable water re- use should be more introduced, provided the lower water quality does not affect people’s health?

The use of water What kind of water do you usually drink?

The use of water What kind of water do you usually drink?

Individual actions to reduce water problems There are different ways to reduce water problems and become more water efficient. In order to reduce these problems have you done any of the following in the last two years?

Individual actions to reduce water problems There are different ways to reduce water problems and become more water efficient. In order to reduce these problems have you done any of the following in the last two years?

Water users role In your opinion, is each of the following currently doing too much, doing about the right amount or not doing enough to use water efficiently in our country? Households, Agriculture, Industry Energy producers?

Water users role - INDUSTRY In your opinion, is each of the following currently doing too much, doing about the right amount or not doing enough to use water efficiently in our country? Households, Agriculture, Industry Energy producers?

Dealing with water problems In your opinion, which of the following would be the most effective ways of tackling water problems?

Aditional measures for solving water problems Do you think the EU should propose additional measures to address water problems in Europe?

Aditional measures for solving water problems Do you think the EU should propose additional measures to address water problems in Europe?

Blueprint to safeguard Europe’s water resources The EU should publish a new Strategy – the Blueprint to Safeguard Europe's Water Resources – at the end of Are you aware of this?

Blueprint to safeguard Europe’s water resources What do you think should be the main focus of this new strategy?

Awareness of RBM Plans Have you ever heard of RBM Plans? (year 2012 !!)

Consultations on RBM Plans Did you take part in a consultation organised by the national authorities on the RBM Plan?

Selection of SWMI – Role play What would be your approach to select SWMI?