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Application of models in the assessment and prioritization of measures to obtain good ecological status in rivers

Author(s): SS-4-1: Clean water: how to monitor and improve the quality of surface water
XVIII IWRA World Water Congress Beijing China 2023
Sub-theme 4: Supporting Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Functions
Author(s): Anders Chr. Erichsen
Anders Chr. Erichsen (aer@dhigroup.com) - Head of Department, Environmental Solutions, DHI Denmark


Abstract

Special Session 4-1: Clean water: how to monitor and improve the quality of surface water

Draft Recommendations

  • Ensure minimum ecological flows
  • Assess and control point sources
  • Provide national guidelines and thresholds (in line with WFD guidelines): Regulatory standards,  Individual river basin district implementations
  • Apply the Digital Twin (data and models) to assess maximum allowable inputs (MAIs)
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