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Once pesticide pollution reachs surface waters and groundwater with effects on water quality, measures need to be carried out to improve water quality and reduce risks to human healts and the environment. The planning of measures to reduce pesticide pollution is carried out within the program of measures under the WFD as well as part of the National Action Plans for the implementation of the sustainable use of pesticide Directive. Furthermore, mitigation measures for the protection of water used for drinking water are part of the drinking water directive obligations. The following sections described types of measures under the different directives and present examples on the successful implementation to reduce pesticide pollution in waters and soil.