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Wastewater Pollution : Origins, typology and regulatory framework

Wastewater pollution is a major challenge for the preservation of aquatic ecosystems and the protection of public health. Human activities—whether domestic, industrial, agricultural, or tourism-related—generate increasing volumes of wastewater laden with contaminants that often exceed the natural resilience of the environment. This situation has significant impacts on biodiversity, the quality of drinking water resources, and the overall functioning of ecosystems.

In the face of this degradation, the European legislative framework plays a decisive role. The Water Framework Directive, the Urban Wastewater Directive, and the recent Directive 2024/3019/EU establish strict obligations regarding the collection, treatment, and monitoring of discharges, while setting ambitious targets for good ecological and chemical status. These regulations also emphasize the need to monitor micropollutants and...