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”
ICPR celebrates 75 years
July 2nd, 2025On 11 July, the International Commission for the Protection of the Rhine (ICPR) celebrates its 75th anniversary. Since 1950, countries along the Rhine have been working together across borders to improve and safeguard the water quality, ecology and safety of the river. RIWA-Rijn warmly congratulates the ICPR on this milestone. The founding of the ICPR … Continue reading “ICPR celebrates 75 years”