Month: May 2026

Wastewater harbours a largely untapped potential for climate-friendly heating. To better exploit this heat source for the heating transition in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Abwasserwärme NRW initiative has been networking stakeholders from the water industry, energy supply, sewer network operation, and housing industry since 2024. The aim is to promote professional exchange, provide knowledge and facilitate the implementation of specific projects for the utilisation of wastewater heat […]

The Water Package officially came into effect on 10.05.2026. This was preceded by the final approval in the EU Parliament at the end of March 2026. On 17.02.2026, the European Council formally adopted the Water Package. In addition to the Directive on Environmental Quality Standards, the Water Framework Directive and the Groundwater Directive will also be amended. The agw has closely monitored the process in recent years. In particular […]

The EU Restoration Regulation, which came into force in August 2024, obliges all Member States to restore damaged ecosystems such as forests, peatlands, rivers and seas, in order to halt the decline of biodiversity and combat climate change. To this end, measures are to be implemented in all ecosystems requiring restoration by 2050. Accordingly, both in water-related habitat types [...]

From 4 to 7 May 2026, we were present at IFAT at the DWA joint stand. The four days in Munich were characterised by many interesting conversations, exciting encounters and an intensive professional exchange. During the trade fair, we had the opportunity to discuss current topics and developments in [...] with visitors, partners and exhibitors.