… evaluation criteria. UBA´s mandate to elaborate and to pursue evaluation criteria documents still is effective from the revised German Drinking Water Ordinance dated … for substances that are used in small amounts and that have specific technological functions. UBA has transposed the Elastomer Guideline and the TPE transitional …

… via the water company’s mains and the drinking water systems of individual buildings brings it into contact with a large range of substances. It is essential for the quality not to be impaired. last update on 05.03.2025 It all … and valves - are used which might be partially released into the water and, in doing so, would affect its quality. Organic substances in particular can also …

… not removed sufficiently thoroughly from the waste water, risks to human health, soil, groundwater, plants and animals result.  The three-stage waste water treatment … from the treatment plant at Steinhof has been used for irrigating agricultural land as well as for groundwater recharge (Abwasserverband Braunschweig). Also, in … from surface waters, the impact of discharges from sewage treatment plants plays an essential role.  In dependence on the proportion of waste water and the technology …

… regime for the long term – prevent water scarcity and conflicting goals Ensure that land use in rural and urban areas is compatible with water bodies and adapted to the … Intensify protection of marine areas (North and Baltic Seas) from pollutants from land Raise awareness of water as a resource Work together to protect global water … regime for the long term – prevent water scarcity and conflicting goals Ensure that land use in rural and urban areas is compatible with water bodies and adapted to the …

… pathways, e.g. through effluents from sewage treatment plants, wash-off from soils, leaching via precipitation, infiltration or direct application in water … pathways, e.g. through effluents from sewage treatment plants, wash-off from soils, leaching via precipitation, infiltration or direct application in water …

… and streams primarily via diffuse sources (such as leaching from agricultural land, leaching from house-painting). Inputs of plant protection products and … from diffuse sources (e.g. discharges from agricultural land, leaching from building paints). 29 of the 61 pesticides regulated by the German Surface Water …