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.
German platform Correctiv investigated industrial companies discharging unknown substances into the Rhine.
Pharmaceutical residues are increasingly putting pressure on water quality.
Two important conferences are scheduled for May 2026: Wasser 2026 in Kiel, Germany, and SETAC 2026 in Maastricht, the Netherlands.