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Dear Reader,The website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria an Guidelines has been updated as follows:The Evaluation criteria for enamels and ceramic materialshas been updated.Document adaption was necessary due to additions in the Positive list, implementing of a risk-based approach and adaption of the conversion factors for tanks. Also, the document “Consideration of additional... read more

Dear Readers, The devastating floods after heavy rainfall this July, as well as the damage caused by heat and drought in Germany in recent years, clearly show: The time is overdue for effective climate protection - and however also for adapting to the now unavoidable consequences of global warming. We present our proposals for precautionary measures against climate risks in Germany in this ne... read more

Dear Reader,The website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria an Guidelineshas been updated as follows:The positive list of starting substances for the production of elastomers in contact with drinking water has been updated. Your department for Drinking Water and Swimming Pool Water Hygiene at UBA. read more

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How can the immense potential of digitalisation be tapped for the benefit of all without consuming excessive resources and energy? These and other questions were discussed by over 150 international experts with the support of the German Environment Agency (UBA) at the virtual conference of the Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES) on 30 June and 1 July 2021. read more

Dear Reader,The website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria and Guidelineshas been updated as follows:• The information document „Information on the evaluation of starting substances for cementitious materials in contact with drinking water“ has been revised.• The FAQ document on testing and certification practice for products in contact with drinking water (navigation area... read more

Dear Reader, It is clear to those who care about the environment that the way we live and do business must change if we are to protect our livelihoods. But what is the opinion of the German population as a whole? That is what you will find out in this edition of our newsletter. Strategies for change have been brought to the table. We will introduce you to some of these in this newsletter. This i... read more

Dear Reader,The website Distributing Drinking Water, Evaluation Criteria an Guidelineshas been updated as follows:The Evaluation criteria for metallic materials has been updated. Document adaption was necessary due to additions in the Positive list. Your department for Drinking Water and Swimming Pool Water Hygiene at UBA. read more