1. JRC report on water reuse
Water Reuse in Europe
Relevant guidelines, needs for and barriers to innovation
A synoptic overview
Laura Alcalde Sanz
Bernd Manfred Gawlik
CIS
Working Group
on Programme of Measures meeting
13 October 2014

2. Context Water Framework Directive (WFD) (2000/60/EC)
Article 11.: establishment of measures to promote an efficient and sustainable water use.
A Blueprint to Safeguard Europe’s Water Resources (COM(2012)673)
Blueprint’s specific objective: Maximisation of water reuse.
Blueprint’s proposed action: Propose an EU-level (regulatory) instrument on water reuse.

3. Context European Innovation Partnership on Water COM(2012)216)
Strategic Implementation Plan:
Water reuse and recycling as a priority area

4. Context
JRC role as Commission in-house science service providing support to innovation activities on water:
European Innovation Partnership on Water
EIP Water Action Groups:
- Industrial Water reuse and Recycling
- Cityblueprints (urban water management)
DEMOWARE and demEAUmed projects on water reuse
Request from DG ENV for a comparison of regulations/guidelines of EU MS

5. Content Water reuse as a strategic option
Health and environmental risks of water reuse
Guidelines and regulations for a global water reuse:
WHO
Australia
USA
Europe
EU legislation related to water reuse
Risk-based management for water reuse
Water reclamation technologies
Barriers to water reuse implementation
Conclusions and recommendations

6. Content
Comparison of the most comprehensive water reuse standards in EU MS:
Cyprus
France
Greece
Italy
Portugal
Spain
Criteria:
Intended uses
Analytical parameters
Maximum limit value permitted
Monitoring protocol
Additional preventive measures

7. Comparison of standards

8. Comparison of standards

9. Conclusions and recommendations
Integration of water reuse in the water resources management.
Convergence of water reuse regulations: establish water reuse rules, regulations, policies, or guidelines based on water reuse experience in the EU MS and elsewhere (e.g. USA, Australia).
Economic viability of water reuse projects: reduce the cost of effluent reuse schemes.
Public communication: understanding of cultural and social aspects of water reuse.

10. Thank you for your attention
For information:
Laura Alcalde Sanz Scientific Support Officer Water Reuse
Bernd Manfred Gawlik Scientific Project Leader INNOWATER