Home - EWA

About us

Who we are

The European Water Association is an independent nongovernmental and non-profit organisation dealing with the management and improvement of the water environment.

Value of Membership

The European Water Association offers different types of membership. Read more about our membership benefits...

Publications

EWA offers a variety of publications, including proceedings and reports from conferences and workshops held throughout Europe, covering a wide range of water-related topics. Our publications include Water Manifesto, member publications, our E-WAter journal, Newsletters, and our annual yearbook.

Have you signed up yet?

Events

Upcoming Events

2025 Danube Water Conference

14.05.2025–16.05.2025

Vienna, Austria

EWA/NWA Spring Seminar 2025: Shaping the Future of Water Management in Europe

28.05.2025

Oslo, Norway

Introduction Course to EU Water Policy and Legislation

17.06.2025–18.06.2025

Online Course

IFAT Munich 2026

04.05.2026–07.05.2026

Munich, Germany

Press

Latest News

Professor Jules B. van Lier receives the William Dunbar Medal

The esteemed William Dunbar Medal is presented biennially to an individual from a member country of the European Water Association (EWA) in recognition of exceptional contributions to applied technical advancements in the water sector. Sponsored by IFAT Munich, the world’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste, and raw materials management, this year’s recipient is Professor Dr. Ir. Jules B. van Lier from the Netherlands.

Press Release

European Coalition urges action from the European Commission to deliver the Water Resilience Initiative

A diverse coalition of European organisations has joined forces to call upon the European Commission to deliver the Water Resilience Initiative as soon as possible, marking a crucial first step towards an ambitious water strategy for Europe.

Press Release

European Water Association Announces Arthur Guischet as Successor to Secretary General Johannes Lohaus

The European Water Association announces Arthur Guischet as successor to Secretary General Johannes Lohaus.

Press Release

European Water Association Issues Water Manifesto, Urging Priority for Water in European Policies.

The European Water Association (EWA) has released a manifesto highlighting the critical importance of water in Europe. Entitled "EWA Water Manifesto: The Strategic Value of Water," this comprehensive document emphasizes the need to prioritize water management, access, and sustainability in European policies.

Press Release

Prestigious Recognition: Professor Hallvard Ødegaard Receives Dunbar Medal for 2023

Professor Hallvard Ødegaard, a highly respected figure in the water sector and professor emeritus, has been awarded the prestigious Dunbar Medal for his remarkable contributions to the field of water engineering and research. With groundbreaking innovations in water treatment and an extensive body of work spanning over decades, Professor Ødegaard's expertise has revolutionized the industry. He will receive the Dunbar Medal at a prestigious ceremony taking place in Vienna on October 19th, 2023, during the ÖWAV/EWA Joint Conference: Water Resources subject to Climate Change Challenges in managing Extremes

Press Release

EWA Awards Honorary Membership to Professor José Saldanha Matos (PT)

The European Water Association (EWA) has decided to honour Professor José Saldanha Matos with the prestigious Honorary Membership of the association.

Press Release

EWA announces new president Wendy Francken

Wendy Francken received the baton of the EWA Presidency for the period 2023-2025 from her predecessor Raymond Erpelding during the annual EWA Council Meeting held in Antwerp after the EWA/VLARIO Spring Conference. Harsha Ratnaweera from the Norwegian Water Association started his mandate as vice president.

Press Release

EWA announces Dunbal Medal Awardee

This year winner of the prestigious William Dunbar Medal is Professor Jörg E. Drewes from Germany. He is being recognized for his outstanding contribution in the water sector as an expert in advanced water treatment, emerging contaminants, water reuse, and public health protection. The award will be handed at IFAT Munich the world's leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw materials management.

Press Release