Brussels Tells EU Capitals to Cut Water Use by 10% in Face of Droughts

City of Statesville lifts water-use restrictions as drought conditions improve

Special to IFN The City of Statesville has officially moved back to a D0 Drought Status, as determined by the N.C. Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC). D0 status means the

Europe is running out of water: Brussels will limit consumption in the EU: EADaily

EADaily, May 28th, 2025. In Europe, underground water supplies are being depleted, and droughts leave storages empty. The European Commission insists that countries The EU has reduced water consumption by at least 10% by 2030.

Brussels tells EU capitals to cut water use by 10% in face of droughts

European Commission will for the first time suggest efficiency target

Brussels will compel EU countries to reduce water consumption by at least 10% by 2030, as the Community block faces longer and wider droughts.

Since Tuesday, May 27, the Yonne department has been in a drought alert. The inhabitants are invited to reduce their water consumption while the weather forecasts predict a very dry weather for the beginning of June. What are the actions to be taken? You are explained.

The Commission's plan is to invest in irrigation. In the EU, 25% of water is lost due to drought. Bulgaria loses 60% of water per year because of broken cities. The Commission estimates that it needs 23 billion euros for investment. The European Union closes its own....The Commission of Ursulai von der Leyen wants every European capital to reduce water consumption by 10% by 2030. Why? The longer and longer periods of drought, Brussels needs to t…