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Freshwater quality — key message 1

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SOER 2010 Message (Deprecated) Published 06 Sep 2013

Topics: Water and marine environment Environment and health Biodiversity — Ecosystems

Europe’s freshwaters contain a number of pollutants including nutrients, metals, pesticides, pathogenic micro-organisms, industrial chemicals and pharmaceuticals. These can have adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems, degrading habitats and resulting in the loss of freshwater flora and fauna. Poor water quality can also raise concern for human health.

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For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/soer/2010/europe/freshwater-quality/key-messages/freshwater-quality-2014-message-1 or scan the QR code.

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Topics: Water and marine environment Environment and health Biodiversity — Ecosystems

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