European scientists have developed solutions to improve the integrated management of urban wastewater systems and freshwater ecosystems
Policymakers have grown increasingly aware of the importance of water quality in rivers in the European Union. The Water Framework Directive (WFD) implementation requires integrated management of the different elements of the urban water system, such as natural water bodies, sewer systems and wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). Without integrated management, resources are misused, freshwater ecosystems are degraded, and the overall costs of wastewater treatment increase.
Further details: Managing wastewater and freshwater ecosystems holistically