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Furthermore, the Regulation on the prevention and management of the introduction and spread of invasive alien species (IAS) and the Eel Regulation support targets of the EU Biodiversity Strategy. The Bathing Water Directive (EU 2006a) and the Drinking Water Directive (EU 1998) set quality standards for waters, relevant for human health. For safe use, sources of pollution on a catchment scale need to be considered. However, a link to directives addressing chemical or nutrient pollution (see above) is crucial.