Product Policy as an Instrument for Water Quality Management

J. Van Ast (), K. Blansch, F. Boons and S. Slingerland

Water Resources Management: An International Journal, Published for the European Water Resources Association (EWRA), 2005, vol. 19, issue 2, 187-198

Abstract: A main reason for the persistence of current water pollution lies in the diffuse character of many of its sources. For a large part such diffuse pollution is related to the production, use and waste of various kinds of products. For the reduction of this pollution, a product-oriented policy strategy, based on interaction with stakeholders could be more successful than the traditional measures of direct regulation that were devised for point source reduction. In this article we identify different types of product policy, and explore the potential benefits and costs for water quality management. The methods that can be used in a product policy approach are illustrated with some examples. Although the specific advantages for water quality management have not been quantified yet, governments increasingly recognise the potential positive effects. In this context, the European Water Framework Directive, in stimulating product policy by enhancing public and stakeholders’ participation, can be considered to be part of a general development towards interactive water management. Copyright Springer Science + Business Media, Inc. 2005

Keywords: diffuse sources; product policy; stakeholders; product life cycle analysis; water quality management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2005
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