Request for scientific and technical assistance on proposed EU minimum quality requirements for water reuse in agricultural irrigation and aquifer recharge

Abstract

Water reuse in agricultural irrigation and aquifer recharge 2 ABSTRACT Following a request from the Commission, the Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER) reviewed the report prepared by the European Commission Joint Research Centre on " Proposed EU minimum quality requirements for water reuse in agricultural irrigation and aquifer recharge". The SCHEER concludes that, while the methodology chosen is appropriate and the report considers many important elements, the document is deficient in key details. The SCHEER recommends that the description of the methodology be extended and detailed guidance be provided on how minimum quality requirements should be derived. The SCHEER is of the opinion that, in its current form, the minimum quality requirements proposed provide insufficient protection both to environmental and human health.