Protection from natural and anthropogenic sources: a new rating methodology to delineate “Nitrate Vulnerable Zones”
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DOI: 10.1007/s12665-019-8118-2
Abstract: In the last years, because of uncontrolled human activities, a significant increase of groundwater pollution occurred worldwide, with nitrate being among the most widespread pollutants. The assessment of groundwater vulnerability represents an important tool for… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; vulnerable zones; nitrate vulnerable; protection natural ... See more keywords
Agricultural sustainable production in vulnerable zones to nitrate pollution
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DOI: 10.3303/cet2187010
Abstract: WHO (World Health Organization) stablishes an illustrative threshold for nitrates in drinkable water of 50 mg L-1. In order to reach this objective, Council Directive 91/676/EEC indicates that countries should define vulnerable zones, which are… read more here.
Keywords: nitrate pollution; crop; zones nitrate; vulnerable zones ... See more keywords
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones Revision in Poland—Assessment of Environmental Impact and Land Use Conflicts
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DOI: 10.3390/su10093297
Abstract: Despite concerted efforts through the European territory, the problems of nitrogen pollution released from agricultural sources have not been resolved yet. Therefore, infringement cases are still open against a few Member States, including Poland, based… read more here.
Keywords: poland; use; vulnerable zones; impact ... See more keywords