Pollutants in water bodies — chemical, physical, and biological water quality measurements. This twig records what is in the water, not where the pollution comes from (that’s Socio-Technical Contaminants).
Scope
- Chemical pollutants: Heavy metals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, microplastics in water
- Nutrient loading: Nitrogen, phosphorus concentrations causing eutrophication
- Physical parameters: Turbidity, dissolved oxygen, conductivity, temperature anomalies
- Biological indicators: E. coli counts, algal bloom extent, chlorophyll-a concentrations
- Water quality indices: WQI, ecological status under the EU Water Framework Directive
Classical Theme Mappings
| Standard | Theme | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 19115 | Environment | |Environment |
| INSPIRE | Environmental Monitoring Facilities | |Environmental Monitoring Facilities |