European Federation of National Associations of Water Services (EurEau) is the organisation represents water service providers at the European level and offers expertise on the water sector to EU bodies and decision-makers,[1] assists policy makers at the European level in the development of directives and other legislation affecting the water sector, [2] [3] and is also a network for its members to meet and exchange information and experience. Founded in 1975, the corporation has grown to represent drinking and waste water service providers from 31 countries across Europe.[4] [1] [5] [6] [7] These countries pertain to EU Member States, EFTA, and the EEA. [2] [5] [8]
EurEau’s origins can be traced back to 1972, when a small group of water supply professionals from the original six EEC member states provided an opinion on the 4th draft directive on water meters presented by the European Commission. [9] Following this initial collaboration, the members decided to create an official association representing the EEC water supply companies to continue working on water legislation and meet the future requirements of the Commission, which had begun planning a directive on the quality of surface water required for the production of drinking water. EurEau was culminated and its constitution was signed in Brussels on March 21, 1975.[9]
EurEau’s governance structure consists of a General Assembly (GA), and Executive Committee (ExCom), three thematic committees, five thematic joint working groups (JWG), and its secretariat.[1] The association is governed by the GA and the ExCom.[10] The General Assembly is made up of one representative from each country. EurEau’s three thematic committees manage cases and draft positions on issues related to their area of expertise.[1] They are made up of experts from member organisations. Its president is Pär Dalhielm. [11]
The EurEau secretariat is based in Brussels.[1]
EurEau represents 37 national drinking and waste water service providers across Europe.[12]
| Country | Member Organisation | Organisation Name | Organisation Name (English Translation) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | OWAV | Österreichischer Wasser- und Abfallwirtschaftsverband | Austrian Water and Waste Management Association | |
| Austria | OVGW | Österreichische Vereinigung für das Gas- und Wasserfach | Austrian Association for Gas and Water | |
| Belgium | Belaqua | Belgische Federatie voor de Watersector / Fédération Belge du Secteur de l’Eau | Belgian Federation for the Water Sector | |
| Bulgaria | UWSSORB | Съюз на ВиК Операторите в Република България | Union of Waste Water Operators in the Republic of Bulgaria | |
| Croatia | GVIK | Hrvatska grupacija vodovoda i kanalizacije | Croatian Water and Waste Water Association | |
| Cyprus | CAWSB | Cyprus Water and Sewerage Boards Association | ||
| Czech Republic | SOVAK | Sdružení oboru vodovodů a kanalizací České republiky | Water Supply and Sewerage Association of the Czech Republic | |
| Denmark | DANVA | Dansk Vand - og Spildevandsforening | Danish Water and Waste Water Association | |
| Estonia | EVEL | Eesti Vee-ettevõtete Liit i.e. | Estonian Water Works Association | |
| Finland | FIWA | Vesilaitosyhdistys - Vattenverksförening | Finnish Water Utilities Association | |
| France | FP2E | Fédération Professionnelle des Entreprises de l’Eau | Professional Federation of Water Companies | |
| Germany | BDEW | Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft | German Association of Energy and Water Industries | |
| Germany | DVGW | Deutscher Verein des Gas- und Wasserfaches e.V | German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water | |
| Greece | EDEYA | ΕΝΩΣΗ ΔΗΜΟΤΙΚΩΝ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΣΕΩΝ ΥΔΡΕΥΣΗΣ ΑΠΟΧΕΤΕΥΣΗΣ - Ε.Δ.Ε.Υ.Α. | Hellenic Union of Municipal Enterprises for Water Supply and Sewage | |
| Hungary | MaViz | Magyar Víziközmű Szövetség | Hungarian Water Utility Association | |
| Ireland | CCMA | The County and City Managers’ Association | ||
| Ireland | Irish Water | |||
| Italy | Utilitalia | Associazione delle imprese idriche energetiche e ambientali | Federation of Energy, Water and Environmental Services | |
| Latvia | LWWWWA | Latvijas Udensapgades un Kanalizacijas Uznemumu Asociacija | Latvian Water and Wastewater Works Association | |
| Lithuania | Vandens Jėga | Vandens Jėga | Lithuanian Water Association 'Water Power' | |
| Luxemburg | ALUSEAU | Association Luxembourgeoise des Services d’Eau | Luxembourg Association of Water Services | |
| Malta | WSC | Water Services Corporation | ||
| Norway | Norsk Vann | Norsk Vann | Norwegian Water | |
| Poland | IGWP | Izba Gospodarcza Wodociagi Polskie | Polish Waterworks Chamber of Commerce | |
| Portugal | APDA | Associaçâo Portuguesa de Distribuiçâo e Drenagem de Aguas | Portuguese Association of Water and Wastewater Services | |
| Romania | ARA | Asociatia Romana a Apei | Romanian Water Association | |
| Serbia | PKS | Privredna Komora Srbije | Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia | |
| Slovakia | ASV | Asociácia Vodárenských Spoločností | Association of Water Companies | |
| Slovenia | GZS-ZKG | Gospodarska zbornica Slovenije – Zbornica komunalnega gospodarstva | Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia - Chamber of Public Utilities | |
| Spain | AEAS | Asociación Española de Abastecimientos de Agua y Saneamiento | Spanish Water and Wastewater Association | |
| Sweden | Svenskt Vatten | Svent Vatten | The Swedish Water and Wastewater Association | |
| Switzerland | SVGW | Société Suisse de l’Industrie du Gaz et des Eaux / Schweizerischer Verein des Gas- und Wasserfaches / Società Svizzera dell’Industria del Gas e delle Acque | Swiss Gas and Water Industry Association | |
| Switzerland | VSA | Verband Schweizer Abwasser- und Gewässerschutzfachleute | The Swiss Waste Water Association | |
| The Netherlands | UvW | Unie van Waterschappen | Dutch Water Authorities | |
| The Netherlands | Vewin | Vereniging van waterbedrijven in Nederland | Association of Dutch Water Companies | |
| Ukraine | Ukrvodokanal | Українська асоціація підприємств водопровідно-каналізаційного господарства «Укрводоканалекологія» | Ukrainian Association of Water Supply and Sewerage Enterprises | |
| United Kingdom | Water UK |