EU Parliament Tightens Water Pollution Rules to Protect Rivers, Lakes and Groundwater from PFAS and Microplastics
The European Union (EU) Parliament on March 26, 2026, approved updated EU water pollution standards. This would help in tackling harmful substances in Europe’s rivers, lakes and groundwater. The legislation updates the lists of pollutants that need to be monitored and controlled, by adding Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) also known as “forever chemicals, pharmaceuticals…
