Introduction to Freshwater Quality Monitoring and Assessment - Technical Guidance

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dc.contributor.authorUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.contributor.authorUniversity College Cork
dc.contributor.organizationCommunication Division
dc.contributor.otherBeechinor, Greg
dc.contributor.otherBolger, Mary-Kate
dc.contributor.otherChapman, Deborah V.
dc.contributor.otherSullivan, Timothy
dc.contributor.otherWarner, Stuart
dc.contributor.otherLisniak, Dmytro
dc.date.accessioned2023-08-15T14:24:40Z
dc.date.available2023-08-15T14:24:40Z
dc.date.issued2023-08
dc.descriptionThis technical guidance document outlines the principles and procedures for monitoring and assessing freshwater quality in rivers, lakes, reservoirs and groundwater systems. It explains the importance of monitoring to determine whether water quality meets requirements for human use, ecosystem protection and sustainable resource management, particularly in the context of increasing pollution and rising water demand. The document describes the structure of water quality monitoring programmes, including the definition of clear objectives, preliminary surveys, selection of monitoring parameters and the design of sampling locations and frequencies. It presents the physical, chemical and biological characteristics used to evaluate water conditions, including parameters such as temperature, dissolved oxygen, nutrients, pathogens and biological indicators. Guidance is also provided on sampling methods, field operations and laboratory procedures required to obtain reliable data. The document emphasises the role of quality assurance, appropriate analytical techniques and standardised procedures in ensuring data accuracy and comparability. It further explains the management, validation and analysis of monitoring data, highlighting the need for proper storage, documentation and interpretation. Overall, the document provides a foundational framework for developing effective freshwater quality monitoring systems that support environmental assessment, policy development and long-term water resource management.en
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dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.59117/20.500.11822/43141
dc.identifier.isbn978-92-807-4059-2
dc.identifier.otherDEW/2557/NA
dc.identifier.urihttps://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/43141
dc.languageEnglish
dc.page.number44 p.
dc.publisherUnited Nations Environment Programme
dc.relationUNEP GEMS/Water Capacity Development Centre
dc.relationGlobal Environment Monitoring System for Freshwater (GEMS/Water) programme
dc.relation.TableOfContentsChapter 1: Introduction
dc.relation.TableOfContentsChapter 2: The preliminary survey
dc.relation.TableOfContentsChapter 3: Selection of monitoring media and parameters
dc.relation.TableOfContentsChapter 4: Sampling location and frequency of sampling
dc.relation.TableOfContentsChapter 5: Good practice in the field and laboratory
dc.relation.TableOfContentsChapter 6: Data management
dc.rights.accessLevelPublic
dc.subjectfreshwater quality
dc.subjectmonitoring technique
dc.subjectsurvey
dc.subjectfreshwater monitoring
dc.subjectwater sampling
dc.subjectsampling technique
dc.subjectriver
dc.subjectlake
dc.subjectreservoir
dc.subjectgroundwater
dc.subject.sdgSDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
dc.subject.themenatural areas
dc.subject.themelandscape
dc.subject.themeecosystems
dc.titleIntroduction to Freshwater Quality Monitoring and Assessment - Technical Guidanceen
dc.typeTechnical guideline
unepmap.identifier.seriesWater Quality Monitoring and Assessment of Groundwater
unepmap.identifier.seriesWater Quality Monitoring and Assessment in Rivers, Lakes and Reservoirs
unepmap.identifier.seriesQuality Assurance for Freshwater Quality Monitoring
unepmap.identifier.seriesFreshwater Quality Monitoring with Biota
unepmap.identifier.seriesFreshwater Quality Monitoring using Particulate Matter
unepmap.identifier.seriesWater Quality Data Handling and Assessment

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