RIWA-Rijn strives to achieve a quality of surface water that allows natural purification to produce impeccable drinking water.
Together with the IAWR and other European river associations, gathered in the ERM coalition, RIWA-Rijn continuously uses its (political) influence to raise awareness of the importance of a clean river among politicians, governments, and policymakers in water management and industry. It does this on behalf of its four affiliated companies: Oasen, PWN, Vitens, and Waternet, ensuring an efficient approach to shared interests.
RIWA-Rijn calls for these substances to be removed at the source, before they reach the river.
German platform Correctiv investigated industrial companies discharging unknown substances into the Rhine.
Pharmaceutical residues are increasingly putting pressure on water quality.