Protecting the aquatic environment from chemicals for future generations: The ⁠UBA⁠ list of 259 PMT/vPvM substances (based on the new ⁠CLP⁠ criteria) in the ⁠REACH⁠ registration database that are hazardous to our drinking water resources and must not be emitted into the environment. Registrants and downstream users (DSUs) can act immediately to minimise emissions throughout the life cycle of these substances of very high concern (SVHC) to protect the aquatic environment for future generations.