Extreme rainfall is becoming increasingly frequent. As a result, the pressure on sewage systems and the associated overflows is also increasing. The new European Directive (EU) 2024/3019 obliges Member States to better prevent, monitor and report these overflows.
The directive shifts the focus from pure infrastructure to insight and substantiated decision-making. Governments and water managers must Structurally map out overflows, demonstrable make efforts towards water quality and by 2027 targeted investing based on objective data.
Overflow monitoring offers a for this practical and feasible solution:
- Continuous and objective insight into overflow events.
- Reporting based on measurement data.
- Substantiated investments thanks to insight into frequency, duration, and impact.
- Targeted prioritization of measures where they have the greatest impact.
For many municipalities and water managers, overflow monitoring is the most accessible first step to complying with European legislation. Elscolab supports them in this with reliable monitoring solutions for the sewage sector.
Knowing more? Read the full blog about overflow monitoring.