Spain is being referred to the European Court of Justice for persistent non-compliance with the requirements of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the European Commission announced on Wednesday 6 April.
This directive requires EU Member States to collect and adequately treat wastewater from large agglomerations before discharging it in order to protect public health and the environment from contaminants.
The European Commission criticises Spain for not yet having fully...