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Phosphorus concentrations in rivers (orthophosphate) between 1992 and 2010 in different sea regions of Europe: The sea region data series are calculated as the average of annual mean data from river monitoring stations in each sea region. The data thus represents rivers or river basins draining into that particular sea. Only complete series after inter/extrapolation are included (see indicator specification). The number of river monitoring stations per sea region is given in parentheses.
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Waterbase - Emissions to water: Emissions to water are an important element (describing the pressure) in assessment of the state of Europe’s environment (SoE). This database contains data on emissions of nutrients and hazardous substances to water, aggregated within River Basin Districts (RBDs), in the EEA member countries. The reporting process, endorsed by the Water Directors, and this publication of the data, enables all stakeholders to use the data and contributes to streamlining with other reporting processes.
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Annual average river orthophosphate concentration (mg/l as PO4-P) in 2008, by river basin district: The map shows the annual average river orthophosphate concentration by river basin district (mg/l as PO4-P) in 2008
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Emissions of cadmium to water based on E-PRTR reporting of 2007 data: The map shows the emissions of cadmium to water based on E-PRTR reporting of 2007 data
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Emissions of mercury to water based on E-PRTR reporting of 2007 data: The map shows the emissions of mercury to water based on E-PRTR reporting of 2007 data
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Inland bathing water quality in the European Union: The figure shows the bathing water quality in different European countries over time
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BOD5 concentrations in rivers between 1992 and 2008 in different sea regions of Europe: Geographical coverage: Atlantic Ocean, Baltic Sea, Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea and the North Sea.
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Getting Europe's precious waters clean again: Protecting water from pollution is one of the biggest environmental challenges that we face. In recent decades, major disasters like the Sandoz incident in 1986 demonstrated that pollution knows no frontiers and that strong EU actions and cooperation were needed. This detailed news report looks at the ways in which Europe’s determination to protect water in all its forms is achieving results. From the European quality of the drinking water, through the treatment of waste water, to protection of its rivers, coasts and lakes – over the last few decades it has developed an effective legislative arsenal. The aim of the European Union is for all the water on its territory to by in good status by 2015. Although challenges remain, results are obvious. For example, in 2000, the EU adopted a directive promoting trans-boundary co-operation and introducing the river basin management concept where the territory of the river as a whole is taken into account. And in terms of bathing water, since 1990, the number of bathing sites fulfilling the EU standards has increased by almost 30% to an impressive 90%.
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Annual diffuse agricultural emissions of nitrogen to freshwater (kg nitrogen per hectare of total land area): The map shows the annual diffuse agricultural emissions of nitrogen to freshwater
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Environment, health and quality of life — SOER synthesis chapter 5: Located in The European environment – state and outlook 2010 › Synthesis › The European environment – state and outlook 2010: Synthesis