raises concerns for public health. Current reporting under the EU Water Framework Directive shows that a substantial … UWWTD implementation remains incomplete and other significant sources of water pollution exist, especially agriculture and … focus on controls 'at source' and the efficient use of resources including water, energy and chemicals. …

Europe's freshwaters are affected by water scarcity, droughts, floods and physical modifications. Many water bodies are … at risk of failing to meet the aim of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) to achieve good status by 2015. Future … policies should encourage demand management through actions such as increasing water efficiency. In addition, water management …

China's endowment of water resources is extremely low, poorly distributed, and increasingly polluted. With agriculture … being one of the main consumers of water, China's future development depends on initiatives that will raise the efficiency … and efficacy of water use. These workshop proceedings examine the current situation in China, look at what is being done …