European Commission acknowledges risks of lithium in the Rhine
January 16th, 2026The European Commission acknowledges that lithium pollution poses a risk to European rivers, including the Rhine. This is evident from its response to a letter from RIWA-Rijn, which called for the establishment of a European environmental quality standard for lithium in surface waters. The Commission stresses the importance of cross-border cooperation and points out that, … Continue reading “European Commission acknowledges risks of lithium in the Rhine”
RIWA-Rijn signs the Ban PFAS Manifesto
October 14th, 2025RIWA-Rijn is pleased to announce that it has joined as a co-signatory of the Ban PFAS Manifesto, an international petition urging prompt and decisive action against PFAS pollution. The manifesto emphasizes clear, scientific evidence that PFAS — known as “forever chemicals” — have contaminated the environment, food chains, and human bodies globally, posing serious risks. … Continue reading “RIWA-Rijn signs the Ban PFAS Manifesto”
RIWA-Rijn calls on the EU to develop environmental standards for lithium in surface water
September 2nd, 2025Battery production is growing rapidly. This is also leading to an increase in the extraction, processing and discharge of lithium in Europe, including in the Rhine River basin. This poses a growing risk to water quality and drinking water supplies in the Netherlands. That is why RIWA-Rijn, on behalf of the Dutch drinking water companies … Continue reading “RIWA-Rijn calls on the EU to develop environmental standards for lithium in surface water”