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10. Glossary
WFD (Water Framework Directive)
The WFD has several objectives:
non-degradation of resources and environments ;
the good status of water bodies, unless a derogation is justified;
reducing pollution linked to substances ;
compliance with standards in protected areas.
The directive calls for a description of water pricing and the application of the principle of recovery of the costs of water services, including environmental costs, taking into account the application of the polluter-pays principle. The contributions of the various economic sectors are to be identified, distinguishing at least between households, industry and agriculture. The directive makes water pricing a measure...
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Economy portal on the Eau France website: http://www.economie.eaufrance.fr/
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Law no. 2004-338 of April 21, 2004 transposing Directive 2000/60/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of October 23, 2000 establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy.
Law no. 2015-991 of August 7, 2015 on the new territorial organization of the Republic (JORF of August 8, 2015).
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