Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2008-06-17-Speech-2-231"
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"en.20080617.35.2-231"2
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"I voted in favour of this text, which sets out the environmental quality standards for priority substances and certain other pollutants in order to ensure a high level of protection for the aquatic environment.
In total, 33 pollutants (mainly pesticides and heavy metals) found in rivers, lakes and coastal waters will be subject to environmental quality standards. Not only do these substances threaten the survival of ecosystems, but they also – through the food chain – endanger human health. The compromise that has just been voted on will enable Member States to ‘make progress’ so that they comply with these standards by 2018.
The decision to classify new substances as ‘priority’ or ‘hazardous’ should be taken by the Commission as quickly as possible.
Close to sources of pollution, it will take longer to meet the environmental quality standards. In these ‘mixing zones’, concentrations of pollutants could exceed the limits set. We must surround ourselves with the necessary safeguards so that Member States can have the best water treatment techniques available when identifying ‘mixing zones’."@en1
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