EC 2024/3019 or the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD) puts big pressure on utilities.

Here is a tested framework to help.

Photo by Patrick Federi on Unsplash. Top view of wastewater treatment stages in Switzerland.

Solutions for Utilities in the new UWWTD (EU) 2024/3019

Grab My Self-Assessment Tool for Your Wastewater Utility Facing the UWWTD

If I am a utility today, I want to know where to start. What are my mandates? Who do I talk to first about the upgrades and changes needed to meet EC 2024/3019.
Well, let me tell you: start here.

Only 3/4 of wastewater compliance in Europe complies with the 1991 Wastewater Directive. The bar now is being raised, and it is for a reason.

The solution

We need a water industry tested framework. It should help utility operators assess their readiness. The assessment should cover three critical dimensions: Organizational Agility, Technical Capability, and Financial Architecture. I have developed a framework to achieve that. It includes Solutions for Utilities in the new UWWTD (EU) 2024/3019 in four Parts.

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Part I: Understanding the Quadruple Mandate

Part II: The Compliance Gap Reality Check

Part III: Self-Assessment Framework

Part IV: The Strategic Framework in Action

Your Next Step

If your self-assessment reveals gaps in technical readiness, financial architecture, or organizational agility, you need expert guidance. Ensure you obtain this guidance before the July 2027 transposition deadline.

Why work with me?

With 22 years of water quality expertise, 18 firms in the EU served as a consultant, industry peer and researcher, a PhD in environmental sciences, and credentials including Marie Curie Fellowship and EU Watch List external reviewer, I bring the unique combination of:

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Contact

Ana de Almeida Consultancy
Email: projects@ana-almeida.com
Web: ana-almeida.com

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Source & Methodology: This framework is based on Directive (EU) 2024/3019 and related EU documents. It leverages the Network Action Learning (NAL) methodology developed through research by Professor Paul Coughlan (Trinity College Dublin), and Dr. Ana Carolina Maganha de Almeida. The strategic synthesis and integrated approach represent Ana Almeida PhD’s proprietary advisory service.

About the Author

Dr. Ana Carolina Maganha de Almeida, PhD
EU Environmental Compliance Strategist | Water & Life Sciences

Expertise:

• Environmental Risk Assessment (ERA) for pharmaceuticals
• UWWTD/EPR fee strategy and mitigation
• EMA guideline compliance
• GLP laboratory coordination
• Regulatory data analytics

Services:

• Private Portfolio Risk Assessments
• ERA Data Gap Analysis
• CRO Testing Strategy & Coordination
• EPR Fee Mitigation Planning
• Technical Dossier Development
• Industry Advocacy Support

Contact:
📱 Mobile: +39 346 3709748
📧 Email: projects@ana-almeida.com
🌐 Website: https://ana-almeida.com

AI Transparency Notice: This document was developed with my 22 years of experience. Additionally, I used the assistance of Anthropic AI, Gemini models, and Consensus. These tools were used for research, analysis, and content structuring. All scientific claims, regulatory references, and strategic recommendations have been verified against authoritative sources. The expertise, interpretation, and strategic guidance are provided by Dr. Ana Carolina Maganha de Almeida, PhD.

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REFERENCES

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KEY LEGAL PROVISIONS CITED

From Directive (EU) 2024/3019 (UWWTD):

From EMA/ERA Guideline (EMEA/CHMP/SWP/4447/00 Rev. 1):

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DATA SOURCES FOR COST ESTIMATES

EPR Fee Range (€1.18 – €12 billion annually) as per MEDICINE EUROPE MEMO:

• Lower estimate (€1.18 billion): European Commission Impact Assessment
• Higher estimate (€12 billion): Water and wastewater industry associations
• Modeling data: IQVIA MIDAS dataset analysis for Medicines for Europe

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DISCLAIMER ON REFERENCES

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Document prepared by: Dr. Ana Carolina Maganha de Almeida, PhD
Version: 1.0
Date: November 2025

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Document Version: 2.0 | Date: November 2025 | Status: Reviewed.