Blue Thursdays 2026 – The Best Of
Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Environmental Testing Labs Under the Revised EU Water Framework Directive
The European Commission’s proposed updates to the Water Framework, Groundwater, and Environmental Quality Standards Directives are bringing new responsibilities and opportunities for environmental testing labs. With expanded pollutant lists - including PFAS, pharmaceuticals, and pesticide metabolites - and stricter monitoring and reporting requirements, the landscape of water analysis is rapidly evolving.
Join the 4th Waters Environmental Webinar Series to explore how your lab can navigate these challenges and turn regulatory change into opportunity.
Register for free and partner with us to shape the future of European water quality.
Why Attend
Stay ahead of new EU regulatory demands with insights from leading experts. Gain practical guidance, share experiences with peers, and prepare your lab for the next generation of water quality standards.
Highlights
- New pollutant categories and analytical challenges
- Updates to monitoring protocols and reporting
- Innovative methods to meet revised Environmental Quality Standards
- Strategic guidance for compliance and adaptation
Lead the change in water analysis—stay ahead, stay compliant, and make a real impact.
EPISODE 6: Blue Thursdays 2026 – The Best Of
In this final session, we’ll look back at the most important things we’ve learned throughout the Blue Thursday series. We’ll explore the big trends we’re seeing, the smart tools scientists use to study the environment, and what exciting developments will be coming next.
Speaker: Claudia Rathmann (Principal F&E Market Development Manager, Waters Corporation)
Experienced and passionate analytical science professional with over 20 years of technical and strategic expertise in food and environmental applications. Currently serving as Principal Market Development Manager at Waters Corporation, Claudia specializes in connecting customers with product management to deliver innovative solutions for complex analytical challenges. With a strong scientific foundation and a proven track record in both technical and marketing roles, Claudia bridges the gap between customer needs and product innovation across the EMEA region.
Speaker: Janitha De-Alwis (JD) (Principal F&E Market Development Manager, Waters Corporation)
Janitha De-Alwis (known as JD) is an applications chemist in the European demo lab, based in Wilmslow, UK. His main role focuses on application development work for the food and environmental sector. JD takes great pride in speaking to, and advising, many food and environmental customers. His position requires him to be reactive and proactive to the changes in the food industry, such as changing regulations, topical issues and food safety risks.
