Is Europe running out of drinking water?

Despite sound EU water laws, the drinking water supply system in the European Union is showing serious cracks in several regions. In Spain and Italy these cracks are already causing heartbreaking situations. In northern Europe problems are looming. Water-rich countries, such as Sweden, Ireland and the Netherlands, need to take urgent action to safeguard access to clean drinking water. This investigation discloses different issues in these five EU Member States and finds that good water governance and law enforcement are crucial.