The reorganisation of drinking water quality governance in France. Responsibility-based governance and objective-driven policy setting in question

Aurélie Roussary
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Aurélie Roussary: Irstea, UR ADBX, F-33612 Cestas et Université Toulouse le Mirail, CNRS, UMR5044 CERTOP, F-31058 Toulouse, France

Review of Agricultural and Environmental Studies - Revue d'Etudes en Agriculture et Environnement, 2014, vol. 95, issue 2, 203-226

Abstract: The 2000 Water Frame Directive (WFD) has led to changes in the governance of drinking water quality in France. These changes are based on an intensified implementation of mechanisms to create interdependence among stakeholders, making them collectively responsible for fulfilling EU objectives. By observing the implementation of both old and new regulatory devices for drinking water protection, we can gain a good indication of whether or not any tangible changes to territorial management are taking place. From a qualitative point of view, we can see that there is a long history of palliative management of sanitary risks – i.e. treating the symptoms of agricultural pollution rather than the causes. However, new methods of territorial governance are also starting to come to light. This is as a result of the involvement of new bodies in the implementation of agri-environmental devices, such as local authorities and market stakeholders.

Keywords: drinking water; agri-environment; public policies; palliative management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q18 Q25 Z18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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