The Water Framework Directive

• Deals with new EC legislation – the Water Framework Directive; the main driver within Europe for groundwater monitoring which addresses integrated water resource management across 27 different countries
• Provides comprehensive approach and guidance on the theoretical and practical aspects for implementing the directive
• Edited by EC representatives involved in the setting up of the framework, along with colleagues in various water institutions who have the task of implementing the legislation
• Part of the Water Quality Measurement Series

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