Research and analysis

Chemicals: challenges for the water environment

The scale and impact of chemicals in the water environment. How the challenges are addressed and future challenges and actions.

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Chemicals: challenges for the water environment

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Details

The report describes:

  • the sources of chemicals and their subsequent presence in the water environment
  • measured impacts of chemicals on environmental quality standards
  • how the challenge is addressed
  • future challenges and actions

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Published 22 October 2021

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