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Supply of additional water resources-reclaimed waters
Supply of additional water resources, in million m3 ...
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Supply of additional water resources-desalinated waters
Supply of additional water resources, in million m3 ...
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MEDiterranean Integrated System for water Supply
There is a big pressure on the use of aquifers in the Mediterranean region for irrigation and desalination of water is still a costly and energy-demanding process. ... Specific awareness initiatives for end-users will challenge their reluctance toward non-conventional water resources (NCWR) and train them on Best Agricultural Practices. ... On the longer term, the project will contribute to reducing stress on freshwater, as well as costs for water supply. ...
Supply of additional water resources-other non-freshwater water resources
Other non-freshwater water resources, in million m3 ...
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Financial cost recovery rate of water supply services for irrigation
The map shows reported water services related to water supply for irrigation excluding regulation services for irrigation, recycled water for irrigation and golf course irrigation, accompanied by their ... average prices and the average recovery of their financial costs for each River Basin District in EU-27, according to the data submitted by countries under the Water Framework Directive (2nd RBMPs, 2009 ...
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Wasserversorgung der Zukunft
The aim of the funding is to give new impetus to the necessary modernisation and adaptation of the water supply in Germany through research and innovation and to strengthen resilience to future requirements ...
Water abstraction by source and economic sector in Europe
The Water Framework Directive promotes sustainable water use based on a long-term protection of available water resources. ... Surface water abstraction declined by 25%, while groundwater abstraction increased by 6%, highlighting the growing pressure on groundwater resources. ... Abstraction for agriculture, industry, and public supply has risen since 2010, highlighting the need to enhance water use efficiency across these sectors. ...
Extreme climate events highlight the need for better water management
Climate change is posing an increasing threat to Europe’s water resources and exacerbating water-related risks. This majorly impacts people and the economy. ... Climate risks are affecting both water quality and freshwater supply for people and the environment. ... Reducing pollution and water use will help Europe cope with climate change in the future. ...
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Visualizations
Annual water abstraction from surface and groundwater resources Visualization derived by the EEA "Water abstraction by source, 2000-2019", presenting the annual water abstraction from surface and groundwater ... waters per Country Annual volume of renewable surface waters per EU (38) Country, calculated from 2000, in million m3 Average volume of freshwater resources Average volume of renewable fresh surface water ... Comparison of Country's values with EU 27 average Supply of additional water resources-desalinated waters Supply of additional water resources, in million m3 Supply ...
Water abstraction by economic sector, 2000-2022
Annual total water abstraction by economic sector as defined in NACE (Statistical Classification of Economic Activities in the European Communities) i.e. agriculture (NACE A), mining and quarrying (NACE ... B), manufacturing (NACE C), electricity cooling (NACE D CL), public water supply (NACE E 36, group NACE G-U) and construction (NACE F) in the Eionet Member Countries, 2000-2022. ...
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