Environmental Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Part IV
A European Case Study
In this case study, we report on how water is managed in Germany, but we also
draw on the experiences of Denmark and the Netherlands. We attempt to answer the
following questions:
Why have the European countries switched mainly from surface water to
groundwater sources for their drinking water?
How is water production organized in Europe?
“
”
“
Why do Europeans emphasize
ecosystem
health rather than just
human
”
as in North America?
What is the social objective behind the
health,
“
high
”
price of drinking water in
Germany?
How is water and wastewater priced in Germany?
To what degree is wastewater treated in Germany?
What is the state of the water infrastructure in Germany?
What is the approach to
“
micro-pollutants
”
(i.e. pesticides, pharmaceuticals,
and personal care products)
in drinking water
in Germany and the
Netherlands?
What is the quality of treated drinking water in Germany?
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