Policies and Standards

  • Name:
    Swiss Water Association
  • Issuing organisation:
    Switzerland
  • Geographical Scope:
    Switzerland
  • Type:
    National Water Body: Povide annual action plans and yearly reportys
  • Water management focus:
    management and monitoring of all waters bodies water quality
  • Description:
    The Association of Swiss Water Suppliers (SVGW) (Swiss Gas and Water Industry Association) and the Association of Swiss Wastewater and Water Protection Experts (VSA) are key Swiss water sector bodies, working together on policy, standards, and training, especially concerning water quality, protection, and sustainable management, advocating for stricter rules on pesticides, improved wastewater treatment (micropollutants), and integrated planning to safeguard drinking water resources against climate change and pollution.
  • Status:
    Effective
  • Effect Date:
    2022
  • Resource:
    https://www.swisswaterpartnership.ch/about-us/#downloads