Slide: 14
Presentation: Liliana Cortellini
DG ENV/B3
Criteria for identification of polluted waters (Annex I)
ØNitrate concentration equal or higher than 50 mg/L in groundwaters and surface waters
ØUpwards trends so that 50 mg/L nitrate concentration could be reached if actions are not taken
ØEutrophic status of freshwaters, estuaries and coastal waters
ØTrend towards eutrophication if actions are not taken