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Water-Quality Pact Signed
As expected, ministers from 35 countries yesterday signed an agreement to combat water-borne diseases and improve the quality of drinking water throughout Europe. The pact, which must be ratified by 16 governments to enter into effect, commits the countries to ensure adequate sanitation, protect water resources, provide safe drinking water and implement water standards. The WHO has estimated that one in seven Europeans lacks safe drinking water (Associated Press, 17 Jun).
To review previous coverage of the European ministers conference, see UN Wire 17 June, 16 June and 14 June.