Only one-third of Europe's surface water is in good health, report warns

With only 37% of its surface water in good or very good ecological health, Europe must better manage its resources to guarantee its citizens good quality water, warned an important report by the European Environment Agency on Tuesday 15 October, published six years after the previous one.

The European Environment Agency is warning of water shortages because the condition of the water is poor. In Germany, the situation is partly better. more...

Only one-third of Europe's surface water is in good health, report warns

Only 37 percent of Europe’s surface waters are in good condition, warns the European Environment Agency. Climate change, habitat degradation, freshwater overuse and pollution are key threats. "Our waters face unprecedented challenges," said EEA Executive Director Leena Yla-Mononen, highlighting risks to Europe's water security.Pollution, habitat degradation, climate change and over-use of freshwater resources are putting a strain on Europe, with…

The state of rivers and lakes, groundwater and coastal waters in Europe is worrying. This is the conclusion of a report by the European Environment Agency.

The European Environment Agency (EEA) is calling for better management of water bodies. According to a recent report, a large proportion of lakes and rivers in Europe are polluted, and only one in three bodies of water was in good or very good condition.

Pollution, habitat degradation, climate change and overuse of freshwater resources are putting a greater strain on Europe's water resources than ever before. Only 29 percent of surface water is in good condition, while good groundwater is 77 percent.