UK UKGBNINE North Eastern R UKGBNINE_RW001 Chemical surveillance N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan RW UKGBNINE_RW001_SUB1 Chemical surveillance 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 19 0 QE3-1-5 Acidification status 19 Sample of surface water taken in two litre plastic container. Measured using a pH meter. Typical accuracy ± 0.2 pH units. Sampled monthly. 12 1 QE3-1-6 Nutrient conditions 19 Samples taken from surface in two litre plastic containers. Molecular absorption spectrophotometry. Typical RSD 5% Sampled monthly. 12 1 QE3-2 Priority Substances 19 For organics: Spot sampling using all glass bottles with glass stoppers or plastic screw caps with PTFE inserts. For metals: Spot sampling using Polyethylene bottles. For Organics: Automated SPE/Automated LLE, extract recovery/drying, concentration, multiple clean-up, re-concentration, spiking with internal standard and final analysis by GCECD/GCPFPD/GCMS/GCMS-MS/LCMS-MS/LCMS-TOF. A number of methods are still under development. For Metals: Acidification, filtration if required, and analysis using ICP-OES/ICPMS/AFS/AA. None Organics: Uncertainties of the order ±30% to ±50%. Precision of the order ±20% to ±30%. Metals: Uncertainties of the order of ±3% to ±5%.. Precision of the order of ±5% to ±10%. Organics and Metals: The criteria for the selection of monitoring sites and frequency for WFD Dangerous Substances are based on the need to adequately assess the impact of possible WFD Dangerous Substances pollution. Sites were chosen on the basis of known or perceived pressures and determinand suites matched accordingly. Finally to facilitate an accurate assessment it was decided that all sites should be sampled monthly. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 12 6 QE3-3 Non priority specific pollutants 19 Organics: Spot sampling using all glass bottles with glass stoppers or plastic screw caps with PTFE inserts. Metals: Spot sampling using polyethylene bottles Organics: Automated SPE/Automated LLE, extract recovery/drying, concentration, multiple clean-up, re-concentration, spiking with internal standard and final analysis by GCECD/GCPFPD/GCMS/GCMS-MS/LCMS-MS/LCMS-TOF. A number of methods are still under development. Metals: Acidification, filtration if required, and analysis using ICP-OES/ICPMS/AFS/AA. None Organics: Uncertainties of the order ±30% to ±50%. Precision of the order ±20% to ±30%. Metals: Uncertainties of the order of ±3% to ±5%.. Precision of the order of ±5% to ±10%. The criteria for the selection of monitoring sites and frequency for WFD Dangerous Substances are based on the need to adequately assess the potential impact of WFD Dangerous Substances pollution. Sites were chosen on the basis of known or perceived pressures and determinand suites matched accordingly. Finally to facilitate an accurate assessment it was decided that all sites should be sampled monthly. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 12 6 QE3-4 Other national pollutants 19 Organics: Spot sampling using all glass bottles with glass stoppers or plastic screw caps with PTFE inserts. Metals: Spot sampling using polyethylene bottles Organics: Automated SPE/Automated LLE, extract recovery/drying, concentration, multiple clean-up, re-concentration, spiking with internal standard and final analysis by GCECD/GCPFPD/GCMS/GCMS-MS/LCMS-MS/LCMS-TOF. A number of methods are still under development. Metals: Acidification, filtration if required, and analysis using ICP-OES/ ICPMS/AFS/AA. None Organics: Uncertainties of the order ±30% to ±50%. Precision of the order ±20% to ±30%. Metals: Uncertainties of the order of ±3% to ±5%.. Precision of the order of ±5% to ±10% Organics and Metals: The criteria for the selection of monitoring sites and frequency for WFD Dangerous Substances are based on the need to adequately assess the potential impact of WFD Dangerous Substances pollution. Sites were chosen on the basis of known or perceived pressures and determinand suites matched accordingly. Finally to facilitate an accurate assessment it was decided that all sites should be sampled monthly. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 12 6 QE3-1-2 Thermal conditions 19 Surface water temperature measured in-situ. Temperature measured using submersible thermocouple probe. Temperature measured to nearest 0.1 degrees C. Measured monthly. 12 1 QE3-1-3 Oxygenation conditions 19 Surface water Dissolved Oxygen (DO) measured in-situ using calibrated DO meter. Determined in-situ using calibrated DO meters. Meter readings validated by chemically ‘fixing’ one sample for subsequent laboratory analysis by the Winkler technique each day the meter is used. None Typical RSD <10% Measured monthly. 12 1 QE2-2 River continuity 19 Estimated by 2 trained samplers during hydromorphological assessments. Visual observation. Number of barrier structures present, and impacts from channel over widening as observed during hydromorphological assessments EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. Expressed as number of barriers present and visual assessment of over widening of the channel Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 QE2-3-2 Structure and substrate of river bed 19 Visual inspection and assessment by 2 trained samplers based on categories used in Rivers Invertebrate Classification Tool (RICT). A visual inspection by River Hydromorphology Assessment Technique (RHAT). Visual estimates. Estimated by eye for hydromorphological assessment. EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. Expressed as percentage channel cover for RICT. Expressed as a score (High, Good, Moderate, Poor or Bad) for RHAT Spring and Autumn during invertebrate sampling. Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 QE2-3-3 Structure of riparian zone 19 A visual inspection by 2 trained samplers during hydromorphological assessments. Visual observation. Observed during River Hydromorphology Assessment Technique (RHAT) surveys. EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. Expressed as bank face and bank top (1m back) and land use structure (20m back). Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 QE2-3-1 River depth and width variation 19 River width and depth are measured during each invertebrate sampling visit. Mean width is the predominant average main channel width to the nearest metre. Depth is based on an average of 3 readings representative of the channel depth. Width and depth are also estimated for hydromorphological assessments. Width using tape measure and depth using a metal metre rule. Estimated by eye for hydromorphological assessments. EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. For measurements, width to nearest metre and depth to nearest centimetre. Spring and Autumn during invertebrate sampling. Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 UKGBNINE_RW002 Operational chemistry N N Y 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan RW UKGBNINE_RW002_SUB1 Operational chemistry 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 101 0 QE3-1-2 Thermal conditions 101 Surface water temperature measured in-situ. Temperature measured using submersible thermocouple probe. Temperature measured to nearest 0.1 degrees C. Measured monthly. 12 3 QE3-1-3 Oxygenation conditions 101 Surface water Dissolved Oxygen (DO) measured in-situ using calibrated DO meter. Determined in-situ using calibrated DO meters. Meter readings validated by chemically ‘fixing’ one sample for subsequent laboratory analysis by the Winkler technique each day the meter is used. None Typical RSD <10% Measured monthly. 12 3 QE3-1-4 Salinity 101 Surface water sample taken in two litre plastic container. The electrical resistance of the sample is determined in a cell of known dimensions. Typically an RSD of 1.5% Sampled monthly. 12 3 QE3-1-5 Acidification status 101 Sample of surface water taken in two litre plastic container. Measured using a pH meter. Typical accuracy ± 0.2 pH units. Sampled monthly. 12 3 QE3-1-6 Nutrient conditions 101 Samples taken from surface in two litre plastic containers. Molecular absorption spectrophotometry. Typical RSD 5% Sampled monthly. 12 3 QE2-2 River continuity 101 Estimated by 2 trained samplers during hydromorphological assessments. Visual observation. Number of barrier structures present, and impacts from channel over widening as observed during hydromorphological assessments EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. Expressed as number of barriers present and visual assessment of over widening of the channel Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 QE2-3-1 River depth and width variation 101 River width and depth are measured during each invertebrate sampling visit. Mean width is the predominant average main channel width to the nearest metre. Depth is based on an average of 3 readings representative of the channel depth. Width and depth are also estimated for hydromorphological assessments. Width using tape measure and depth using a metal metre rule. Estimated by eye for hydromorphological assessments. EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. For measurements, width to nearest metre and depth to nearest centimetre. Spring and Autumn during invertebrate sampling. Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 QE2-3-2 Structure and substrate of river bed 101 Visual inspection and assessment by 2 trained samplers based on categories used in Rivers Invertebrate Classification Tool (RICT). A visual inspection by River Hydromorphology Assessment Technique (RHAT). Visual estimates. Estimated by eye for hydromorphological assessment. EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. Expressed as percentage channel cover for RICT. Expressed as a score (High, Good, Moderate, Poor or Bad) for RHAT Spring and Autumn during invertebrate sampling. Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 QE2-3-3 Structure of riparian zone 101 A visual inspection by 2 trained samplers during hydromorphological assessments. Visual observation. Observed during River Hydromorphology Assessment Technique (RHAT) surveys. EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. Expressed as bank face and bank top (1m back) and land use structure (20m back). Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 UKGBNINE_RW003 Biological surveillance N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan RW UKGBNINE_RW003_SUB1 Biological surveillance 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 18 0 QE1-1 Phytoplankton 18 Rivers in Ecoregion 17 are small and short travel on a European scale and hence the sampling of phytoplankton is not scientifically relevant as significant growths do not occur due to time of travel constraints. This element has no relevance in the vast majority of Irish rivers and hence monitoring for this element will not be routinely undertaken. None None Not relevant No monitoring 2 3 QE1-2 Other aquatic flora 18 Survey of representative 100 metre sections, speciation and estimate of abundance as percentage cover. Phytobenthos in 2 elements benthic diatom analysis using DARES methodology and macroalgal assessments using INTERREG – NSSHARE methodology To species level and percentage cover estimates for diversity and cover metrics EN14407and EN13946 for diatoms, EN 14184 macrophyte surveying method CEN and for macroalgae – draft from R&D from NSSHARE studies Under evaluations Diatoms Spring and Autumn and macrophytes in growing season 1 3 QE1-3 Benthic invertebrates 18 Handnet sampling 3 minute kick sampling and 1 minute search Analysis to BMWP family level and estimates of taxonomic abundance. EQIs from comparison with River Invertebrate Prediction and Classification System (RIVPACS III+ release 3.3 January 2005). Sampling and classification using national system EN ISO27828 for sampling (Under revision) Under Evaluation Sampling and analysis Spring and Autumn optimal seasons for RIVPACS classsifications 2 1 QE1-4 Fish 18 Electro-fishing in wadeable rivers. Where River depth and flow permit, E-Fishing to be by triple or more pass. Stop-net isolated reach. Use portable generators on bank or back-back battery electro-fishing sets. One fishing team comprising fisher + catcher per 5m river width. Pulsed DC currents. Use Fish Anaesthetics for any handling of fish, with adequate recovery. Scale or bone sampling for age determination. Fish to be killed (if necessary) by approved humane method European Fish Index method. Checked against local expert judgement where salmonids dominate the natural fish fauna EN14011 & EN14962 plus FAME methodology Under evaluation Maximum annually based on Summer sampling 1 3 QE2-2 River continuity 18 Estimated by 2 trained samplers during hydromorphological assessments. Visual observation. Number of barrier structures present, and impacts from channel over widening as observed during hydromorphological assessments EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. Expressed as number of barriers present and visual assessment of over widening of the channel Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 QE2-3-1 River depth and width variation 18 River width and depth are measured during each invertebrate sampling visit. Mean width is the predominant average main channel width to the nearest metre. Depth is based on an average of 3 readings representative of the channel depth. Width and depth are also estimated for hydromorphological assessments. Width using tape measure and depth using a metal metre rule. Estimated by eye for hydromorphological assessments. EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. For measurements, width to nearest metre and depth to nearest centimetre. Spring and Autumn during invertebrate sampling. Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 QE2-3-2 Structure and substrate of river bed 18 Visual inspection and assessment by 2 trained samplers based on categories used in Rivers Invertebrate Classification Tool (RICT). A visual inspection by River Hydromorphology Assessment Technique (RHAT). Visual estimates. Estimated by eye for hydromorphological assessment. EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. Expressed as percentage channel cover for RICT. Expressed as a score (High, Good, Moderate, Poor or Bad) for RHAT Spring and Autumn during invertebrate sampling. Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 QE2-3-3 Structure of riparian zone 18 A visual inspection by 2 trained samplers during hydromorphological assessments. Visual observation. Observed during River Hydromorphology Assessment Technique (RHAT) surveys. EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. Expressed as bank face and bank top (1m back) and land use structure (20m back). Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 UKGBNINE_RW004 Operational biology N N Y 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan RW UKGBNINE_RW004_SUB1 Operational biology 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 87 0 QE1-1 Phytoplankton 87 Rivers in Ecoregion 17 are small and short travel on a European scale and hence the sampling of phytoplankton is not scientifically relevant as significant growths do not occur due to time of travel constraints. This element has no relevance in the vast majority of Irish rivers and hence monitoring for this element will not be routinely undertaken. None None Not relevant No monitoring 2 3 QE1-2 Other aquatic flora 87 Survey of representative 100 metre sections, speciation and estimate of abundance as percentage cover. Phytobenthos in 2 elements benthic diatom analysis using DARES methodology and macroalgal assessments using INTERREG – NSSHARE methodology To species level and percentage cover estimates for diversity and cover metrics EN14407and EN13946 for diatoms, EN 14184 macrophyte surveying method CEN and for macroalgae – draft from R&D from NSSHARE studies Under evaluations Diatoms Spring and Autumn and macrophytes in growing season 1 6 QE1-3 Benthic invertebrates 87 Handnet sampling 3 minute kick sampling and 1 minute search Analysis to BMWP family level and estimates of taxonomic abundance. EQIs from comparison with River Invertebrate Prediction and Classification System (RIVPACS III+ release 3.3 January 2005). Sampling and classification using national system EN ISO27828 for sampling (Under revision) Under Evaluation Sampling and analysis Spring and Autumn optimal seasons for RIVPACS classsifications 2 3 QE1-4 Fish 87 Electro-fishing in wadeable rivers. Where River depth and flow permit, E-Fishing to be by triple or more pass. Stop-net isolated reach. Use portable generators on bank or back-back battery electro-fishing sets. One fishing team comprising fisher + catcher per 5m river width. Pulsed DC currents. Use Fish Anaesthetics for any handling of fish, with adequate recovery. Scale or bone sampling for age determination. Fish to be killed (if necessary) by approved humane method European Fish Index method. Checked against local expert judgement where salmonids dominate the natural fish fauna EN14011 & EN14962 plus FAME methodology Under evaluation Maximum annually based on Summer sampling 1 3 QE2-2 River continuity 87 Estimated by 2 trained samplers during hydromorphological assessments. Visual observation. Number of barrier structures present, and impacts from channel over widening as observed during hydromorphological assessments EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. Expressed as number of barriers present and visual assessment of over widening of the channel Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 QE2-3-1 River depth and width variation 87 River width and depth are measured during each invertebrate sampling visit. Mean width is the predominant average main channel width to the nearest metre. Depth is based on an average of 3 readings representative of the channel depth. Width and depth are also estimated for hydromorphological assessments. Width using tape measure and depth using a metal metre rule. Estimated by eye for hydromorphological assessments. EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. For measurements, width to nearest metre and depth to nearest centimetre. Spring and Autumn during invertebrate sampling. Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 QE2-3-2 Structure and substrate of river bed 87 Visual inspection and assessment by 2 trained samplers based on categories used in Rivers Invertebrate Classification Tool (RICT). A visual inspection by River Hydromorphology Assessment Technique (RHAT). Visual estimates. Estimated by eye for hydromorphological assessment. EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. Expressed as percentage channel cover for RICT. Expressed as a score (High, Good, Moderate, Poor or Bad) for RHAT Spring and Autumn during invertebrate sampling. Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 QE2-3-3 Structure of riparian zone 87 A visual inspection by 2 trained samplers during hydromorphological assessments. Visual observation. Observed during River Hydromorphology Assessment Technique (RHAT) surveys. EN14614 and EN15843 for hydromorphological assessments. Expressed as bank face and bank top (1m back) and land use structure (20m back). Hydromorphological assessments from May to September. 1 0 UKGBNINE_LW001 Lake chemical surveillance N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan LW UKGBNINE_LW001_SUB1 Lake chemical surveillance 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 3 0 QE3-1-1 Transparency 3 Secchi depth recorded at the mid deep point of each lake Under review Spring , Summer, late Summer early Autumn 12 1 QE3-1-2 Thermal conditions 3 Thermal profile taken from the mid deep point of the lake using a submersible probe.For Freshwater Fish Directive compliance monitoring, samples taken from the perimeter of the lake and measured by thermometry. Submersible thermocouple probe None Temperature recorded to nearest 0.5 degrees C. Sampled four times a year. Sampling during warm season coincides with periods that stratification is likely to occur. Freshwater Fish Directive compliance samples taken monthly. 12 1 QE3-1-3 Oxygenation conditions 3 Oxygen profile taken from the mid deep point of the lake using a submersible probe. For Freshwater Fish Directive compliance monitoring, samples taken from the perimeter of the lake. For Freshwater Fish Directive compliance determined in-situ using calibrated DO meters. Meter readings validated by chemically ‘fixing’ one sample for subsequent laboratory analysis by the Winkler technique each day the meter is used. None Under review Sampled four times a year. Sampling during warm season coincides with periods that stratification is likely to occur. Freshwater Fish Directive compliance samples taken monthly. 12 1 QE3-1-5 Acidification status 3 Surface sample taken once per year from mid-point of lake in a two litre plastic container. Surface sample taken monthly from perimeter of the lake in a two litre plastic container. Measured using a pH meter. Typically accuracy ±0.2pH units. At least once per year from mid point of lake. Monthly from lake perimeter. 12 1 QE3-1-6 Nutrient conditions 3 Surface sample taken quarterly from mid-point of lake in a two litre plastic container for surveillance monitoring. For other programmes surface sample taken less frequently from mid-point of lake in a two litre plastic container. Surface sample taken monthly from perimeter of the lake in a two litre plastic container. Molecular absorption spectrophotometry. Typically RSD 5% At least once per year from mid point of lake. Monthly from lake perimeter. 12 1 QE3-2 Priority Substances 3 For organics: Spot sampling using all glass bottles with glass stoppers or plastic screw caps with PTFE inserts. For metals: Spot sampling using Polyethylene bottles. For Organics: Automated SPE/Automated LLE, extract recovery/drying, concentration, multiple clean-up, re-concentration, spiking with internal standard and final analysis by GCECD/GCPFPD/GCMS/GCMS-MS/LCMS-MS/LCMS-TOF. A number of methods are still under development. For Metals: Acidification, filtration if required, and analysis using ICP-OES/ICPMS/AFS/AA. None Organics: Uncertainties of the order ±30% to ±50%. Precision of the order ±20% to ±30%. Metals: Uncertainties of the order of ±3% to ±5%.. Precision of the order of ±5% to ±10%. Organics and Metals: The criteria for the selection of monitoring sites and frequency for WFD Dangerous Substances are based on the need to adequately assess the impact of possible WFD Dangerous Substances pollution. Sites were chosen on the basis of known or perceived pressures and determinand suites matched accordingly. Finally to facilitate an accurate assessment it was decided that all sites should be sampled monthly. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 12 6 QE3-3 Non priority specific pollutants 3 Organics: Spot sampling using all glass bottles with glass stoppers or plastic screw caps with PTFE inserts. Metals: Spot sampling using polyethylene bottles Organics: Automated SPE/Automated LLE, extract recovery/drying, concentration, multiple clean-up, re-concentration, spiking with internal standard and final analysis by GCECD/GCPFPD/GCMS/GCMS-MS/LCMS-MS/LCMS-TOF. A number of methods are still under development. Metals: Acidification, filtration if required, and analysis using ICP-OES/ICPMS/AFS/AA. None Organics: Uncertainties of the order ±30% to ±50%. Precision of the order ±20% to ±30%. Metals: Uncertainties of the order of ±3% to ±5%.. Precision of the order of ±5% to ±10%. The criteria for the selection of monitoring sites and frequency for WFD Dangerous Substances are based on the need to adequately assess the potential impact of WFD Dangerous Substances pollution. Sites were chosen on the basis of known or perceived pressures and determinand suites matched accordingly. Finally to facilitate an accurate assessment it was decided that all sites should be sampled monthly. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 12 6 QE3-4 Other national pollutants 3 Organics: Spot sampling using all glass bottles with glass stoppers or plastic screw caps with PTFE inserts. Metals: Spot sampling using polyethylene bottles Organics: Automated SPE/Automated LLE, extract recovery/drying, concentration, multiple clean-up, re-concentration, spiking with internal standard and final analysis by GCECD/GCPFPD/GCMS/GCMS-MS/LCMS-MS/LCMS-TOF. A number of methods are still under development. Metals: Acidification, filtration if required, and analysis using ICP-OES/ ICPMS/AFS/AA. None Organics: Uncertainties of the order ±30% to ±50%. Precision of the order ±20% to ±30%. Metals: Uncertainties of the order of ±3% to ±5%.. Precision of the order of ±5% to ±10% Organics and Metals: The criteria for the selection of monitoring sites and frequency for WFD Dangerous Substances are based on the need to adequately assess the potential impact of WFD Dangerous Substances pollution. Sites were chosen on the basis of known or perceived pressures and determinand suites matched accordingly. Finally to facilitate an accurate assessment it was decided that all sites should be sampled monthly. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 12 6 UKGBNINE_LW002 Lake biological surveillance N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan LW UKGBNINE_LW002_SUB1 Lake biological surveillance 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 3 0 QE1-1 Phytoplankton 3 Subsurface sampling at the deepest point of the lake to depth of approx 30cm. Chemistry sample including chla analysis sampled monthly from shore for all surveillance lakes. In situ continuous monitoring sonde used for chla measurements in investigative monitoring Using chlorophyll a as a surrogate for biomass and % biovolume cyanobacteria as surrogate for composition. Spectrometry using 92%methanol extraction method at 55C° for samples, in situ fluorimetry for spatial studies. Analysis using Utermőhl technique (EN15204) Species composition determined and biovolume calculated using Utermőhl technique (EN15204) To be estimated For all lakes surveyed in given year, sampled Spring , Summer, late Summer early Autumn – frequencies originally agreed within Atlantic GIG for intercalibration. In addition Chla monthly shore based chemical samples for surveillance lakes 2 1 QE1-2 Other aquatic flora 3 5 metre wide multiple transects to depth of colonisation for macrophytes based on Vuoksi LIFE project in Finland. Phytobenthos in 2 elements benthic diatom analysis using DALES methodology and macroalgal assessments using INTEREG – NSSHARE methodology Abundance and diversity metrics EN14407and EN13946 for diatoms, Macrophyte surveying method from CEN and for macroalgae –from R&D from NSSHARE studies Under evaluation Macrophytes – and macroalgae Summer surveys, Diatoms Spring Summer and Autumn 2 1 QE1-3 Benthic invertebrates 3 Multiple point littoral invertebrates using 3 minute kick and 1 minute search methodology sampling pro rata for microhabitats analysis to BMWP family level. Profundal invertebrates from replicate grabs from deepest point of lakes Littoral invertebrates Analysis to BMWP family level and estimate of abundances Littoral methodology developed from national river invertebrate sampling methodology Under evaluation Spring and summer to reflect cold/warm water periods. 2 1 QE1-4 Fish 3 Gill netting and hyroacoustics. Gill netting for Ireland to Halved CEN quantity of gill net effort. Add large mesh (>120mm stretched) mesh panels to method where large bream and trout are likely to be present Speciation by standard identification, age from scales or relevant bone sample, and abundance from CPUE. Hydroacoustic abundance ( if used) by echo-counting individuals, scaling up to sampled volume, use appropriate post-processing software, scale up to species count using layered gill netting data EN14757 EN14962, TC230 WI 00230244, also R&D outputs from INTERREG NSHARE studies Under evaluation Maximum of annually during Summer months 2 1 UKGBNINE_LW003 Lake hydromorphology N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan LW UKGBNINE_LW003_SUB1 Lake Hydromorphology 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 3 0 QE2-4-2 Residence time 3 Lake depths are surveyed using an echosounder and bathymetry maps produced using the mapping software, Surfer. Surfer calculates the lake volume and the following formula is used to calculate the Theoretical Residence time: Residence time = Volume / (Rainfall-Potential Evapotranspiration)xCatchment Area) None currently available at present for this quality element Under evaluation Every 5 years or less frequently if no changes are expected. 1 0 QE2-5-1 Lake depth variation 3 Lake depths are surveyed using an echosounder and bathymetry maps produced using the mapping software, Surfer. Surfer calculates the lake volume and area for each depth interval. These data are used to produce hypsographic curves to illustrate the lake depth variation and the vulnerability to changes in water level. None currently available at present for this quality element Under evaluation. Ground truthed against lakes where bathymetry is known from plumb-line surveys Every 5 years or less frequently if no changes are expected. 1 0 QE2-5-2 Lake bed 3 Littoral substrates are surveyed as part of macrophyte and invertebrate sampling procedures. The number of sites surveyed varies with the size and complexity of the lake. The littoral substrate is analysed using a visual estimate based on the the Wentworth scale and the percentage composition of each substrate type recorded. Composition of substarte recorded at mid deep point during profundal sampling None currently available at present. Under evaluation Monitoring will be determined by the requirements for QE1-2 and QE1-3 1 0 QE2-5-3 Structure of lake shore 3 The lake shore is surveyed using the Lake Habitat Survey protocol. Data derived from Lake Habitat Survey is used to calculate Lake-MImAS scores (Morphological Impact Assessment System) for the shorezone. None currently available at present. CEN standard under development. Under evaluation Every 5 years 1 0 UKGBNINE_RW005 River operational hydrology N N Y 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan RW UKGBNINE_RW005_SUB1 River operational hydrology 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 13 0 QE2-1-1 Water flow 13 Continuous (15 min) level gauging rated to river flow Time series analysis and the generation of flow duration curves. British Standards for the measurement of liquid flow in open channels (BS3680) The uncertainty associated with open channel flow gauging structures varies according to the type of structure and local conditions. The typical range of uncertainty for all river flow gauges is between 5% and 20%. The minimum monitoring cycle for surveillance and operational flow monitoring is all sites every year and the minimum frequency is every 15 minutes. 365 1 UKGBNINE_RW006 River hydrological surveillance N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan RW UKGBNINE_RW006_SUB1 River hydrological surveillance 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 4 0 QE2-1-1 Water flow 4 Continuous (15 min) level gauging rated to river flow Time series analysis and the generation of flow duration curves. British Standards for the measurement of liquid flow in open channels (BS3680) The uncertainty associated with open channel flow gauging structures varies according to the type of structure and local conditions. The typical range of uncertainty for all river flow gauges is between 5% and 20%. The minimum monitoring cycle for surveillance and operational flow monitoring is all sites every year and the minimum frequency is every 15 minutes. 365 1 UKGBNINE_CW001 Marine plants - angiosperm N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW001_SUB1 Marine plants - angiosperm 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 7 0 QE1-2 Other aquatic flora 7 WFD MPTT UK Reduced Species list (RSL) monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Opportunistic Green Algae(OGA) monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Angiosperm monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Fucoid extent monitoring method RSL analysis is by time limited total shore search for a list of Reduced Species/genus/type macroalgae. Waterbody classification is by scoring sub-tools based on the RSL results. OGA is by measurement of area of OGA combined with a measurement of density. Angiosperms is by a similar method to the OGA method. Fucoid extent is by location of fucoid extent combined with measurement of saline regime. New protocols. No European or international standard. This is currently unknown and is subject to consistent training and certification. A maximum of 5 shores per waterbody annually, for RSL Bi-annually for Angiosperms, and Fucoid Extent, Total waterbody annually for OGA 1 1 UKGBNINE_TW001 Marine plants - Chla (high frequency) N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan TW UKGBNINE_TW001_SUB1 Marine plants - Chla (high frequency) 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 2 0 QE1-1 Phytoplankton 2 Integrated water column sampling by Lund tube WFD method of Phytoplankton analysis using Utermohl chamber and inverted microscope as prescribed by UK-TAG Marine Plants Task Team. EN 15204 Water Quality- Guidance standard on the enumeration of Phytoplankton using inverted microscopy (Utermohl technique) The uncertainty of measurement for the method is 4% Optimum sampling frequency is 12 samples per year per waterbody. Waterbodies can be grouped by typology and rolling programmes can be put into place to achieve spatial and temporal coverage over the WFD reporting period. 33 1 UKGBNINE_TW002 Marine plants - Chla N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan TW UKGBNINE_TW002_SUB1 Marine plants - Chla 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 2 0 QE1-1 Phytoplankton 2 Integrated water column sampling by Lund tube WFD method of Phytoplankton analysis using Utermohl chamber and inverted microscope as prescribed by UK-TAG Marine Plants Task Team. EN 15204 Water Quality- Guidance standard on the enumeration of Phytoplankton using inverted microscopy (Utermohl technique) The uncertainty of measurement for the method is 4% Optimum sampling frequency is 12 samples per year per waterbody. Waterbodies can be grouped by typology and rolling programmes can be put into place to achieve spatial and temporal coverage over the WFD reporting period. 12 1 UKGBNINE_CW002 Marine plants - Chla N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW002_SUB1 Marine plants - Chla 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 6 0 QE1-1 Phytoplankton 6 Integrated water column sampling by Lund tube WFD method of Phytoplankton analysis using Utermohl chamber and inverted microscope as prescribed by UK-TAG Marine Plants Task Team. EN 15204 Water Quality- Guidance standard on the enumeration of Phytoplankton using inverted microscopy (Utermohl technique) The uncertainty of measurement for the method is 4% Optimum sampling frequency is 12 samples per year per waterbody. Waterbodies can be grouped by typology and rolling programmes can be put into place to achieve spatial and temporal coverage over the WFD reporting period. 12 1 UKGBNINE_TW003 Marine plants - Fucoid extent N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan TW UKGBNINE_TW003_SUB1 Marine plants - Fucoid extent 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 1 0 QE1-2 Other aquatic flora 1 WFD MPTT UK Reduced Species list (RSL) monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Opportunistic Green Algae(OGA) monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Angiosperm monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Fucoid extent monitoring method RSL analysis is by time limited total shore search for a list of Reduced Species/genus/type macroalgae. Waterbody classification is by scoring sub-tools based on the RSL results. OGA is by measurement of area of OGA combined with a measurement of density. Angiosperms is by a similar method to the OGA method. Fucoid extent is by location of fucoid extent combined with measurement of saline regime. New protocols. No European or international standard. This is currently unknown and is subject to consistent training and certification. A maximum of 5 shores per waterbody annually, for RSL Bi-annually for Angiosperms, and Fucoid Extent, Total waterbody annually for OGA 1 1 UKGBNINE_CW003 Marine plants - Fucoid extent N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW003_SUB1 Marine plants - Fucoid extent 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 1 0 QE1-2 Other aquatic flora 1 WFD MPTT UK Reduced Species list (RSL) monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Opportunistic Green Algae(OGA) monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Angiosperm monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Fucoid extent monitoring method RSL analysis is by time limited total shore search for a list of Reduced Species/genus/type macroalgae. Waterbody classification is by scoring sub-tools based on the RSL results. OGA is by measurement of area of OGA combined with a measurement of density. Angiosperms is by a similar method to the OGA method. Fucoid extent is by location of fucoid extent combined with measurement of saline regime. New protocols. No European or international standard. This is currently unknown and is subject to consistent training and certification. A maximum of 5 shores per waterbody annually, for RSL Bi-annually for Angiosperms, and Fucoid Extent, Total waterbody annually for OGA 1 1 UKGBNINE_CW004 Marine plants - MBT N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW004_SUB1 Marine plants - MBT 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 4 0 QE1-2 Other aquatic flora 4 WFD MPTT UK Reduced Species list (RSL) monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Opportunistic Green Algae(OGA) monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Angiosperm monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Fucoid extent monitoring method RSL analysis is by time limited total shore search for a list of Reduced Species/genus/type macroalgae. Waterbody classification is by scoring sub-tools based on the RSL results. OGA is by measurement of area of OGA combined with a measurement of density. Angiosperms is by a similar method to the OGA method. Fucoid extent is by location of fucoid extent combined with measurement of saline regime. New protocols. No European or international standard. This is currently unknown and is subject to consistent training and certification. A maximum of 5 shores per waterbody annually, for RSL Bi-annually for Angiosperms, and Fucoid Extent, Total waterbody annually for OGA 1 1 UKGBNINE_TW004 Marine plants - Phyto Ch (High frequency) N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan TW UKGBNINE_TW004_SUB1 Marine plants - Phyto Ch (High frequency) 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 1 0 QE1-1 Phytoplankton 1 Integrated water column sampling by Lund tube WFD method of Phytoplankton analysis using Utermohl chamber and inverted microscope as prescribed by UK-TAG Marine Plants Task Team. EN 15204 Water Quality- Guidance standard on the enumeration of Phytoplankton using inverted microscopy (Utermohl technique) The uncertainty of measurement for the method is 4% Optimum sampling frequency is 12 samples per year per waterbody. Waterbodies can be grouped by typology and rolling programmes can be put into place to achieve spatial and temporal coverage over the WFD reporting period. 33 1 UKGBNINE_TW005 Marine plants - Phyto Ch N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan TW UKGBNINE_TW005_SUB1 Marine plants - Phyto Ch 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 2 0 QE1-1 Phytoplankton 2 Integrated water column sampling by Lund tube WFD method of Phytoplankton analysis using Utermohl chamber and inverted microscope as prescribed by UK-TAG Marine Plants Task Team EN 15204 Water Quality- Guidance standard on the enumeration of Phytoplankton using inverted microscopy (Utermohl technique) The uncertainty of measurement for the method is 4% Optimum sampling frequency is 12 samples per year per waterbody. Waterbodies can be grouped by typology and rolling programmes can be put into place to achieve spatial and temporal coverage over the WFD reporting period. 12 1 UKGBNINE_CW005 Marine plants - Phyto Ch N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW005_SUB1 Marine plants - Phyto Ch 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 3 0 QE1-1 Phytoplankton 3 Integrated water column sampling by Lund tube WFD method of Phytoplankton analysis using Utermohl chamber and inverted microscope as prescribed by UK-TAG Marine Plants Task Team. EN 15204 Water Quality- Guidance standard on the enumeration of Phytoplankton using inverted microscopy (Utermohl technique) The uncertainty of measurement for the method is 4% Optimum sampling frequency is 12 samples per year per waterbody. Waterbodies can be grouped by typology and rolling programmes can be put into place to achieve spatial and temporal coverage over the WFD reporting period. 12 1 UKGBNINE_CW006 Marine plants - RSL/FSL N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW006_SUB1 Marine plants - RSL/FSL 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 12 0 QE1-2 Other aquatic flora 12 WFD MPTT UK Reduced Species list (RSL) monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Opportunistic Green Algae(OGA) monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Angiosperm monitoring method, WFD MPTT UK Fucoid extent monitoring method RSL analysis is by time limited total shore search for a list of Reduced Species/genus/type macroalgae. Waterbody classification is by scoring sub-tools based on the RSL results. OGA is by measurement of area of OGA combined with a measurement of density. Angiosperms is by a similar method to the OGA method. Fucoid extent is by location of fucoid extent combined with measurement of saline regime. New protocols. No European or international standard.p This is currently unknown and is subject to consistent training and certification. A maximum of 5 shores per waterbody annually, for RSL Bi-annually for Angiosperms, and Fucoid Extent, Total waterbody annually for OGA 1 1 UKGBNINE_CW007 Marine physicochemical N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW007_SUB1 Marine physicochemical 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 3 0 QE1-1 Phytoplankton 3 Integrated water column sampling by Lund tube WFD method of Phytoplankton analysis using Utermohl chamber and inverted microscope as prescribed by UK-TAG Marine Plants Task Team. EN 15204 Water Quality- Guidance standard on the enumeration of Phytoplankton using inverted microscopy (Utermohl technique) The uncertainty of measurement for the method is 4% Optimum sampling frequency is 12 samples per year per waterbody. Waterbodies can be grouped by typology and rolling programmes can be put into place to achieve spatial and temporal coverage over the WFD reporting period. 1 1 QE3-1-1 Transparency 3 No samples are collected for this quality element. Transparency is determined in the water column using a Secchi Disc and calibrated rope. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. Unaware of national standards for this quality element. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. The criteria used for this element along with Thermal Conditions (QE3-1-2), Oxygenation conditions (QE3-1-3), and Salinity (QE3-1-4) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 1 1 QE3-1-2 Thermal conditions 3 No samples are collected for this quality element. Temperature is determined in the water column using a temperature probe on a multi-parameter recording device such as a CTD. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. The International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90) was adopted by the International Committee of Weights and Measures at its meeting in 1989, in accordance with the request embodied in Resolution 7 of the 18th General Conference of Weights and Measures of 1987. This scale supersedes the International Practical Temperature Scale of 1968 (amended edition of 1975) and the 1976 Provisional 0.5 K to 30 K Temperature Scale. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. Using a zero QC, the temperature precision should be in the range “0±2.0ºC”. Using a water bath set to 20ºC, the field instrument should be in the range “100%±30%” of the reference thermometer. Once there is sufficient data, the ±30% limits will be reduced, having being calculated from the standard deviation of previous results. The criteria used for this element along with Transparency (QE3-1-1), Oxygenation conditions (QE3-1-3), and Salinity (QE3-1-4) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 1 1 QE3-1-3 Oxygenation conditions 3 No samples are collected for this quality element. The Dissolved Oxygen (DO) concentration is determined in the water column using a DO probe on a multi-parameter recording device such as a CTD. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. The ASTM International Standard for measuring Dissolved Oxygen concentrations in water. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. Using a zero QC, the DO precision must be in the range “0±1mg/l”. Using a high DO QC (water bath set to 20ºC), the DO precision should be in the range “100%±30%” of the Winkler Titrimetric method. Once there is sufficient data, the ±30% limits will be reduced, having being calculated from the standard deviation of previous results. The criteria used for this element along with Transparency (QE3-1-1), Thermal Conditions (QE3-1-2), and Salinity (QE3-1-4) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 1 1 QE3-1-4 Salinity 3 No samples are collected for this quality element. The electrical conductivity is measured in the water column using a conductivity probe on a multi-parameter recording device such as a CTD. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. The ASTM International Standard for measuring Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity of Water. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. Using a zero QC, the salinity precision should be in the range “0±1.0”. Using a calibration standard (IAPSO Standard Seawater Salinity 35), the salinity precision for the reference instrument should be in the range “35.0±1.0”. The criteria used for this element along with Transparency (QE3-1-1), Thermal Conditions (QE3-1-2), and Oxygenation conditions (QE3-1-3) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 1 1 QE3-1-6 Nutrient conditions 3 Samples taken from surface in two litre plastic containers. Molecular absorption spectrophotometry. Under review Monitoring frequencies for monitoring of nutrient concentrations in transitional and coastal waters are based on the need to assess major seasonal fluctuations in the major nutrient groups. Sampling is thus based on the need to determine elevated concentrations in the winter period and periodically during the rest of the year in order to assess interactions with phytoplankton communities. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 1 1 UKGBNINE_CW008 Marine physicochemical (High frequency) N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW008_SUB1 Marine physicochemical (High frequency) 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 22 0 QE1-1 Phytoplankton 22 Integrated water column sampling by Lund tube WFD method of Phytoplankton analysis using Utermohl chamber and inverted microscope as prescribed by UK-TAG Marine Plants Task Team. EN 15204 Water Quality- Guidance standard on the enumeration of Phytoplankton using inverted microscopy (Utermohl technique) The uncertainty of measurement for the method is 4% Optimum sampling frequency is 12 samples per year per waterbody. Waterbodies can be grouped by typology and rolling programmes can be put into place to achieve spatial and temporal coverage over the WFD reporting period. 4 1 QE3-1-1 Transparency 22 No samples are collected for this quality element. Transparency is determined in the water column using a Secchi Disc and calibrated rope. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. Unaware of national standards for this quality element. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. The criteria used for this element along with Thermal Conditions (QE3-1-2), Oxygenation conditions (QE3-1-3), and Salinity (QE3-1-4) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-1-2 Thermal conditions 22 No samples are collected for this quality element. Temperature is determined in the water column using a temperature probe on a multi-parameter recording device such as a CTD. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. The International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90) was adopted by the International Committee of Weights and Measures at its meeting in 1989, in accordance with the request embodied in Resolution 7 of the 18th General Conference of Weights and Measures of 1987. This scale supersedes the International Practical Temperature Scale of 1968 (amended edition of 1975) and the 1976 Provisional 0.5 K to 30 K Temperature Scale. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. Using a zero QC, the temperature precision should be in the range “0±2.0ºC”. Using a water bath set to 20ºC, the field instrument should be in the range “100%±30%” of the reference thermometer. Once there is sufficient data, the ±30% limits will be reduced, having being calculated from the standard deviation of previous results. The criteria used for this element along with Transparency (QE3-1-1), Oxygenation conditions (QE3-1-3), and Salinity (QE3-1-4) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-1-3 Oxygenation conditions 22 No samples are collected for this quality element. The Dissolved Oxygen (DO) concentration is determined in the water column using a DO probe on a multi-parameter recording device such as a CTD. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. The ASTM International Standard for measuring Dissolved Oxygen concentrations in water. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. Using a zero QC, the DO precision must be in the range “0±1mg/l”. Using a high DO QC (water bath set to 20ºC), the DO precision should be in the range “100%±30%” of the Winkler Titrimetric method. Once there is sufficient data, the ±30% limits will be reduced, having being calculated from the standard deviation of previous results. The criteria used for this element along with Transparency (QE3-1-1), Thermal Conditions (QE3-1-2), and Salinity (QE3-1-4) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-1-4 Salinity 22 No samples are collected for this quality element. The electrical conductivity is measured in the water column using a conductivity probe on a multi-parameter recording device such as a CTD. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. The ASTM International Standard for measuring Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity of Water. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. Using a zero QC, the salinity precision should be in the range “0±1.0”. Using a calibration standard (IAPSO Standard Seawater Salinity 35), the salinity precision for the reference instrument should be in the range “35.0±1.0”. The criteria used for this element along with Transparency (QE3-1-1), Thermal Conditions (QE3-1-2), and Oxygenation conditions (QE3-1-3) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-1-6 Nutrient conditions 22 Samples taken from surface in two litre plastic containers. Molecular absorption spectrophotometry. Under review Monitoring frequencies for monitoring of nutrient concentrations in transitional and coastal waters are based on the need to assess major seasonal fluctuations in the major nutrient groups. Sampling is thus based on the need to determine elevated concentrations in the winter period and periodically during the rest of the year in order to assess interactions with phytoplankton communities. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 UKGBNINE_TW007 Marine physicochemical (High frequency) N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan TW UKGBNINE_TW007_SUB1 Marine physicochemical (High frequency) 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 4 0 QE1-1 Phytoplankton 4 Integrated water column sampling by Lund tube WFD method of Phytoplankton analysis using Utermohl chamber and inverted microscope as prescribed by UK-TAG Marine Plants Task Team. EN 15204 Water Quality- Guidance standard on the enumeration of Phytoplankton using inverted microscopy (Utermohl technique) The uncertainty of measurement for the method is 4% Optimum sampling frequency is 12 samples per year per waterbody. Waterbodies can be grouped by typology and rolling programmes can be put into place to achieve spatial and temporal coverage over the WFD reporting period. 4 1 QE3-1-1 Transparency 4 No samples are collected for this quality element. Transparency is determined in the water column using a Secchi Disc and calibrated rope. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. Unaware of national standards for this quality element. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. The criteria used for this element along with Thermal Conditions (QE3-1-2), Oxygenation conditions (QE3-1-3), and Salinity (QE3-1-4) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-1-2 Thermal conditions 4 No samples are collected for this quality element. Temperature is determined in the water column using a temperature probe on a multi-parameter recording device such as a CTD. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. The International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90) was adopted by the International Committee of Weights and Measures at its meeting in 1989, in accordance with the request embodied in Resolution 7 of the 18th General Conference of Weights and Measures of 1987. This scale supersedes the International Practical Temperature Scale of 1968 (amended edition of 1975) and the 1976 Provisional 0.5 K to 30 K Temperature Scale. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. Using a zero QC, the temperature precision should be in the range “0±2.0ºC”. Using a water bath set to 20ºC, the field instrument should be in the range “100%±30%” of the reference thermometer. Once there is sufficient data, the ±30% limits will be reduced, having being calculated from the standard deviation of previous results. The criteria used for this element along with Transparency (QE3-1-1), Oxygenation conditions (QE3-1-3), and Salinity (QE3-1-4) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-1-3 Oxygenation conditions 4 No samples are collected for this quality element. The Dissolved Oxygen (DO) concentration is determined in the water column using a DO probe on a multi-parameter recording device such as a CTD. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. The ASTM International Standard for measuring Dissolved Oxygen concentrations in water. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. Using a zero QC, the DO precision must be in the range “0±1mg/l”. Using a high DO QC (water bath set to 20ºC), the DO precision should be in the range “100%±30%” of the Winkler Titrimetric method. Once there is sufficient data, the ±30% limits will be reduced, having being calculated from the standard deviation of previous results. The criteria used for this element along with Transparency (QE3-1-1), Thermal Conditions (QE3-1-2), and Salinity (QE3-1-4) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-1-4 Salinity 4 No samples are collected for this quality element. The electrical conductivity is measured in the water column using a conductivity probe on a multi-parameter recording device such as a CTD. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. The ASTM International Standard for measuring Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity of Water. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. Using a zero QC, the salinity precision should be in the range “0±1.0”. Using a calibration standard (IAPSO Standard Seawater Salinity 35), the salinity precision for the reference instrument should be in the range “35.0±1.0”. The criteria used for this element along with Transparency (QE3-1-1), Thermal Conditions (QE3-1-2), and Oxygenation conditions (QE3-1-3) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-1-6 Nutrient conditions 4 Samples taken from surface in two litre plastic containers. Molecular absorption spectrophotometry. Under review Monitoring frequencies for monitoring of nutrient concentrations in transitional and coastal waters are based on the need to assess major seasonal fluctuations in the major nutrient groups. Sampling is thus based on the need to determine elevated concentrations in the winter period and periodically during the rest of the year in order to assess interactions with phytoplankton communities. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 UKGBNINE_CW009 Shellfish monitoring N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW009_SUB1 Shellfish monitoring 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 17 0 QE3-1-1 Transparency 17 No samples are collected for this quality element. Transparency is determined in the water column using a Secchi Disc and calibrated rope. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. Unaware of national standards for this quality element. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. The criteria used for this element along with Thermal Conditions (QE3-1-2), Oxygenation conditions (QE3-1-3), and Salinity (QE3-1-4) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-1-2 Thermal conditions 17 No samples are collected for this quality element. Temperature is determined in the water column using a temperature probe on a multi-parameter recording device such as a CTD. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. The International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90) was adopted by the International Committee of Weights and Measures at its meeting in 1989, in accordance with the request embodied in Resolution 7 of the 18th General Conference of Weights and Measures of 1987. This scale supersedes the International Practical Temperature Scale of 1968 (amended edition of 1975) and the 1976 Provisional 0.5 K to 30 K Temperature Scale. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. Using a zero QC, the temperature precision should be in the range “0±2.0ºC”. Using a water bath set to 20ºC, the field instrument should be in the range “100%±30%” of the reference thermometer. Once there is sufficient data, the ±30% limits will be reduced, having being calculated from the standard deviation of previous results. The criteria used for this element along with Transparency (QE3-1-1), Oxygenation conditions (QE3-1-3), and Salinity (QE3-1-4) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-1-3 Oxygenation conditions 17 No samples are collected for this quality element. The Dissolved Oxygen (DO) concentration is determined in the water column using a DO probe on a multi-parameter recording device such as a CTD. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. The ASTM International Standard for measuring Dissolved Oxygen concentrations in water. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. Using a zero QC, the DO precision must be in the range “0±1mg/l”. Using a high DO QC (water bath set to 20ºC), the DO precision should be in the range “100%±30%” of the Winkler Titrimetric method. Once there is sufficient data, the ±30% limits will be reduced, having being calculated from the standard deviation of previous results. The criteria used for this element along with Transparency (QE3-1-1), Thermal Conditions (QE3-1-2), and Salinity (QE3-1-4) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-1-4 Salinity 17 No samples are collected for this quality element. The electrical conductivity is measured in the water column using a conductivity probe on a multi-parameter recording device such as a CTD. There is no separate analysis required to that conducted in the field in the water column. The ASTM International Standard for measuring Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity of Water. Levels of confidence associated with this method are determined using calculated estimates of uncertainty for the internal standard operating procedure. Using a zero QC, the salinity precision should be in the range “0±1.0”. Using a calibration standard (IAPSO Standard Seawater Salinity 35), the salinity precision for the reference instrument should be in the range “35.0±1.0”. The criteria used for this element along with Transparency (QE3-1-1), Thermal Conditions (QE3-1-2), and Oxygenation conditions (QE3-1-3) are based on the need to assess regular cyclic fluctuations governed by tidal movements upon which are imposed the interactions with freshwater inputs and their associated loadings and other biological factors such as phytoplankton growth. Suggested frequencies for operational and surveillance monitoring are provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-1-6 Nutrient conditions 17 Samples taken from surface in two litre plastic containers. Molecular absorption spectrophotometry. Under review Monitoring frequencies for monitoring of nutrient concentrations in transitional and coastal waters are based on the need to assess major seasonal fluctuations in the major nutrient groups. Sampling is thus based on the need to determine elevated concentrations in the winter period and periodically during the rest of the year in order to assess interactions with phytoplankton communities. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-2 Priority Substances 17 Organics: Spot sampling using all glass bottles with glass stoppers. Metals: Spot sanpling using 1 litre polyethylene Bottles. Organics: Solvent extraction, extract recovery/drying, concentration, multiple clean-up, re-concentration, spiking with internal standard and final analysis by GCECD/GCPFPD/GCMS/GCMS-MS/LCMS-MS. A number of methods are still under development. Metals: Solvent extraction, recovery into acidic medium and analysis by ICPMS/AFS/AA. Organics: Uncertainties of the order ±30% to ±50%. Precision of the order ±20% to ±30%. Metals: Uncertainties of the order ±20% to ±30%. Precision of the order ±5% to ±15%. The criteria for the selection of monitoring sites and frequency for WFD Dangerous Substances are based on the need to adequately assess the effects of the full range of WFD Dangerous Substances in transitional and coastal waters. In those areas where existing data has shown these substances to be present sampling is conducted on a monthly basis. In coastal waters where there is relatively little known impact frequencies of surveillance monitoring has been reduced to quarterly or less. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 2 1 QE3-3 Non priority specific pollutants 17 2 1 UKGBNINE_CW010 Dangerous substances (High frequency) N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW010_SUB1 Dangerous substances (High frequency) 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 123 0 QE3-2 Priority Substances 12 Organics: Spot sampling using all glass bottles with glass stoppers. Metals: Spot sanpling using 1 litre polyethylene Bottles. Organics: Solvent extraction, extract recovery/drying, concentration, multiple clean-up, re-concentration, spiking with internal standard and final analysis by GCECD/GCPFPD/GCMS/GCMS-MS/LCMS-MS. A number of methods are still under development. Metals: Solvent extraction, recovery into acidic medium and analysis by ICPMS/AFS/AA. Organics: Uncertainties of the order ±30% to ±50%. Precision of the order ±20% to ±30%. Metals: Uncertainties of the order ±20% to ±30%. Precision of the order ±5% to ±15%. The criteria for the selection of monitoring sites and frequency for WFD Dangerous Substances are based on the need to adequately assess the effects of the full range of WFD Dangerous Substances in transitional and coastal waters. In those areas where existing data has shown these substances to be present sampling is conducted on a monthly basis. In coastal waters where there is relatively little known impact frequencies of surveillance monitoring has been reduced to quarterly or less. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-3 Non priority specific pollutants 12 4 1 QE3-4 Other national pollutants 12 4 1 UKGBNINE_TW010 Dangerous substances (High frequency) N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan TW UKGBNINE_TW010_SUB1 Dangerous substances (High frequency) 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 1 0 QE3-2 Priority Substances 1 Organics: Spot sampling using all glass bottles with glass stoppers. Metals: Spot sanpling using 1 litre polyethylene Bottles. Organics: Solvent extraction, extract recovery/drying, concentration, multiple clean-up, re-concentration, spiking with internal standard and final analysis by GCECD/GCPFPD/GCMS/GCMS-MS/LCMS-MS. A number of methods are still under development. Metals: Solvent extraction, recovery into acidic medium and analysis by ICPMS/AFS/AA. Organics: Uncertainties of the order ±30% to ±50%. Precision of the order ±20% to ±30%. Metals: Uncertainties of the order ±20% to ±30%. Precision of the order ±5% to ±15%. The criteria for the selection of monitoring sites and frequency for WFD Dangerous Substances are based on the need to adequately assess the effects of the full range of WFD Dangerous Substances in transitional and coastal waters. In those areas where existing data has shown these substances to be present sampling is conducted on a monthly basis. In coastal waters where there is relatively little known impact frequencies of surveillance monitoring has been reduced to quarterly or less. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-3 Non priority specific pollutants 1 4 1 QE3-4 Other national pollutants 1 4 1 UKGBNINE_CW011 CSEG water N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW011_SUB1 CSEG water 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 4 0 QE3-2 Priority Substances 3 Organics: Spot sampling using all glass bottles with glass stoppers. Metals: Spot sanpling using 1 litre polyethylene Bottles. Organics: Solvent extraction, extract recovery/drying, concentration, multiple clean-up, re-concentration, spiking with internal standard and final analysis by GCECD/GCPFPD/GCMS/GCMS-MS/LCMS-MS. A number of methods are still under development. Metals: Solvent extraction, recovery into acidic medium and analysis by ICPMS/AFS/AA. Organics: Uncertainties of the order ±30% to ±50%. Precision of the order ±20% to ±30%. Metals: Uncertainties of the order ±20% to ±30%. Precision of the order ±5% to ±15%. The criteria for the selection of monitoring sites and frequency for WFD Dangerous Substances are based on the need to adequately assess the effects of the full range of WFD Dangerous Substances in transitional and coastal waters. In those areas where existing data has shown these substances to be present sampling is conducted on a monthly basis. In coastal waters where there is relatively little known impact frequencies of surveillance monitoring has been reduced to quarterly or less. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 4 1 QE3-3 Non priority specific pollutants 3 4 1 UKGBNINE_CW012 FEPA N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW012_SUB1 FEPA 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 4 0 QE1-3 Benthic invertebrates 4 Sublittoral grab sampling, sublittoral coring and intertidal coring for infauna. Video image capture (diver held and ROV) and collected specimens for epifauna. Temporal and spatial comparison of benthic infauna supported by physical and chemical data. Analysis of video for epifauna assessments. British Standards for the quantitative sampling and sample processing of marine soft-bottom macro fauna (Draft EN ISO 16665). Water quality – Guidance on assuring the quality of biological and ecological assessments in aquatic environment (CEN/TC 230). CSEG Green Book. Marine Monitoring Handbook (2000). British Standards – water quality – Guidance on marine biological surveys of littoral and sub-littoral hard bottoms (Draft EN ISO 19493) There is an inherent uncertainty in position fixing associated with sublittoral sampling from boats, whether the sampling employs crane deployed grabs and corers or diver operated video or corers. Positioning uncertainty is a combination of site re-location using GPS (+/- 15 metres 95% of the time) or DGPS (+/- 5 metres 95% of the time) and difficulties in holding position over a site either ‘live’ or anchored due to the effects of tide and wind (+/- 20 metres is the usual target in coastal waters). The uncertainty increases with depth when sampling at anchor, as the anchor chain/rope needs to be three times the depth of water, thus describing a bigger arc when the boat swings with wind and tide. These uncertainties can be mediated by the choice of site in a homogeneous patch of sediment, far enough away from the border with other sediment types or changes in topography or other environmental factors. Sampling equipment and methodologies, including sieves and sieve-washers, are standardised. Grab samples that do not contain a sufficient quantity of sediment are rejected on station and sampling continues until the required number of replicates, of a sufficient grab volume, has been lifted. Uncertainty does not apply to the preservation, extraction, or identification of species. Wrongly identified species may be corrected through the QA system or the NMBAQC scheme, but these would be deemed errors rather than uncertainties. Uncertainty does exist in the biomassing of preserved fauna samples, through uncertainty associated with the balance and because wet-weight is used as a non-destructive technique (specimens are blotted dry, however bivalves may hold varying amounts of alcohol and in all specimens the alcohol continues to evaporate). For WFD, invertebrate fauna monitoring is conducted annually to get an Ecological Quality Status that reflects the water quality during the past 12 months. Monitoring may also take place to establish an initial baseline, or to assess the impact of an ‘event’ (usually pre and post event sampling). 1 1 QE1-5 Other species 4 To be supplied To be supplied To be supplied To be supplied To be supplied 1 1 QE3-2 Priority Substances 4 Organics: Spot sampling using all glass bottles with glass stoppers. Metals: Spot sanpling using 1 litre polyethylene Bottles. Organics: Solvent extraction, extract recovery/drying, concentration, multiple clean-up, re-concentration, spiking with internal standard and final analysis by GCECD/GCPFPD/GCMS/GCMS-MS/LCMS-MS. A number of methods are still under development. Metals: Solvent extraction, recovery into acidic medium and analysis by ICPMS/AFS/AA. Organics: Uncertainties of the order ±30% to ±50%. Precision of the order ±20% to ±30%. Metals: Uncertainties of the order ±20% to ±30%. Precision of the order ±5% to ±15%. The criteria for the selection of monitoring sites and frequency for WFD Dangerous Substances are based on the need to adequately assess the effects of the full range of WFD Dangerous Substances in transitional and coastal waters. In those areas where existing data has shown these substances to be present sampling is conducted on a monthly basis. In coastal waters where there is relatively little known impact frequencies of surveillance monitoring has been reduced to quarterly or less. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 1 1 QE3-3 Non priority specific pollutants 4 1 1 UKGBNINE_CW013 CSEG sediment N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW013_SUB1 CSEG sediment 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 7 0 QE1-3 Benthic invertebrates 4 Sublittoral grab sampling, sublittoral coring and intertidal coring for infauna. Video image capture (diver held and ROV) and collected specimens for epifauna. Temporal and spatial comparison of benthic infauna supported by physical and chemical data. Analysis of video for epifauna assessments. British Standards for the quantitative sampling and sample processing of marine soft-bottom macro fauna (Draft EN ISO 16665). Water quality – Guidance on assuring the quality of biological and ecological assessments in aquatic environment (CEN/TC 230). CSEG Green Book. Marine Monitoring Handbook (2000). British Standards – water quality – Guidance on marine biological surveys of littoral and sub-littoral hard bottoms (Draft EN ISO 19493) There is an inherent uncertainty in position fixing associated with sublittoral sampling from boats, whether the sampling employs crane deployed grabs and corers or diver operated video or corers. Positioning uncertainty is a combination of site re-location using GPS (+/- 15 metres 95% of the time) or DGPS (+/- 5 metres 95% of the time) and difficulties in holding position over a site either ‘live’ or anchored due to the effects of tide and wind (+/- 20 metres is the usual target in coastal waters). The uncertainty increases with depth when sampling at anchor, as the anchor chain/rope needs to be three times the depth of water, thus describing a bigger arc when the boat swings with wind and tide. These uncertainties can be mediated by the choice of site in a homogeneous patch of sediment, far enough away from the border with other sediment types or changes in topography or other environmental factors. Sampling equipment and methodologies, including sieves and sieve-washers, are standardised. Grab samples that do not contain a sufficient quantity of sediment are rejected on station and sampling continues until the required number of replicates, of a sufficient grab volume, has been lifted. Uncertainty does not apply to the preservation, extraction, or identification of species. Wrongly identified species may be corrected through the QA system or the NMBAQC scheme, but these would be deemed errors rather than uncertainties. Uncertainty does exist in the biomassing of preserved fauna samples, through uncertainty associated with the balance and because wet-weight is used as a non-destructive technique (specimens are blotted dry, however bivalves may hold varying amounts of alcohol and in all specimens the alcohol continues to evaporate). For WFD, invertebrate fauna monitoring is conducted annually to get an Ecological Quality Status that reflects the water quality during the past 12 months. Monitoring may also take place to establish an initial baseline, or to assess the impact of an ‘event’ (usually pre and post event sampling). 1 1 QE1-5 Other species 4 To be supplied To be supplied To be supplied To be supplied To be supplied 1 1 QE3-2 Priority Substances 4 Organics: Spot sampling using all glass bottles with glass stoppers. Metals: Spot sanpling using 1 litre polyethylene Bottles. Organics: Solvent extraction, extract recovery/drying, concentration, multiple clean-up, re-concentration, spiking with internal standard and final analysis by GCECD/GCPFPD/GCMS/GCMS-MS/LCMS-MS. A number of methods are still under development. Metals: Solvent extraction, recovery into acidic medium and analysis by ICPMS/AFS/AA. Organics: Uncertainties of the order ±30% to ±50%. Precision of the order ±20% to ±30%. Metals: Uncertainties of the order ±20% to ±30%. Precision of the order ±5% to ±15%. The criteria for the selection of monitoring sites and frequency for WFD Dangerous Substances are based on the need to adequately assess the effects of the full range of WFD Dangerous Substances in transitional and coastal waters. In those areas where existing data has shown these substances to be present sampling is conducted on a monthly basis. In coastal waters where there is relatively little known impact frequencies of surveillance monitoring has been reduced to quarterly or less. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 1 1 QE3-3 Non priority specific pollutants 4 1 1 UKGBNINE_CW014 Benthos N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW014_SUB1 Benthos 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 1 0 QE1-3 Benthic invertebrates 7 Sublittoral grab sampling, sublittoral coring and intertidal coring for infauna. Video image capture (diver held and ROV) and collected specimens for epifauna. Temporal and spatial comparison of benthic infauna supported by physical and chemical data. Analysis of video for epifauna assessments. British Standards for the quantitative sampling and sample processing of marine soft-bottom macro fauna (Draft EN ISO 16665). Water quality – Guidance on assuring the quality of biological and ecological assessments in aquatic environment (CEN/TC 230). CSEG Green Book. Marine Monitoring Handbook (2000). British Standards – water quality – Guidance on marine biological surveys of littoral and sub-littoral hard bottoms (Draft EN ISO 19493) There is an inherent uncertainty in position fixing associated with sublittoral sampling from boats, whether the sampling employs crane deployed grabs and corers or diver operated video or corers. Positioning uncertainty is a combination of site re-location using GPS (+/- 15 metres 95% of the time) or DGPS (+/- 5 metres 95% of the time) and difficulties in holding position over a site either ‘live’ or anchored due to the effects of tide and wind (+/- 20 metres is the usual target in coastal waters). The uncertainty increases with depth when sampling at anchor, as the anchor chain/rope needs to be three times the depth of water, thus describing a bigger arc when the boat swings with wind and tide. These uncertainties can be mediated by the choice of site in a homogeneous patch of sediment, far enough away from the border with other sediment types or changes in topography or other environmental factors. Sampling equipment and methodologies, including sieves and sieve-washers, are standardised. Grab samples that do not contain a sufficient quantity of sediment are rejected on station and sampling continues until the required number of replicates, of a sufficient grab volume, has been lifted. Uncertainty does not apply to the preservation, extraction, or identification of species. Wrongly identified species may be corrected through the QA system or the NMBAQC scheme, but these would be deemed errors rather than uncertainties. Uncertainty does exist in the biomassing of preserved fauna samples, through uncertainty associated with the balance and because wet-weight is used as a non-destructive technique (specimens are blotted dry, however bivalves may hold varying amounts of alcohol and in all specimens the alcohol continues to evaporate). For WFD, invertebrate fauna monitoring is conducted annually to get an Ecological Quality Status that reflects the water quality during the past 12 months. Monitoring may also take place to establish an initial baseline, or to assess the impact of an ‘event’ (usually pre and post event sampling). 1 1 QE1-5 Other species 7 To be supplied To be supplied To be supplied To be supplied To be supplied 1 1 UKGBNINE_TW013 Benthos N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan TW UKGBNINE_TW013_SUB1 Benthos 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 1 0 QE1-3 Benthic invertebrates 1 Sublittoral grab sampling, sublittoral coring and intertidal coring for infauna. Video image capture (diver held and ROV) and collected specimens for epifauna. Temporal and spatial comparison of benthic infauna supported by physical and chemical data. Analysis of video for epifauna assessments. British Standards for the quantitative sampling and sample processing of marine soft-bottom macro fauna (Draft EN ISO 16665). Water quality – Guidance on assuring the quality of biological and ecological assessments in aquatic environment (CEN/TC 230). CSEG Green Book. Marine Monitoring Handbook (2000). British Standards – water quality – Guidance on marine biological surveys of littoral and sub-littoral hard bottoms (Draft EN ISO 19493) There is an inherent uncertainty in position fixing associated with sublittoral sampling from boats, whether the sampling employs crane deployed grabs and corers or diver operated video or corers. Positioning uncertainty is a combination of site re-location using GPS (+/- 15 metres 95% of the time) or DGPS (+/- 5 metres 95% of the time) and difficulties in holding position over a site either ‘live’ or anchored due to the effects of tide and wind (+/- 20 metres is the usual target in coastal waters). The uncertainty increases with depth when sampling at anchor, as the anchor chain/rope needs to be three times the depth of water, thus describing a bigger arc when the boat swings with wind and tide. These uncertainties can be mediated by the choice of site in a homogeneous patch of sediment, far enough away from the border with other sediment types or changes in topography or other environmental factors. Sampling equipment and methodologies, including sieves and sieve-washers, are standardised. Grab samples that do not contain a sufficient quantity of sediment are rejected on station and sampling continues until the required number of replicates, of a sufficient grab volume, has been lifted. Uncertainty does not apply to the preservation, extraction, or identification of species. Wrongly identified species may be corrected through the QA system or the NMBAQC scheme, but these would be deemed errors rather than uncertainties. Uncertainty does exist in the biomassing of preserved fauna samples, through uncertainty associated with the balance and because wet-weight is used as a non-destructive technique (specimens are blotted dry, however bivalves may hold varying amounts of alcohol and in all specimens the alcohol continues to evaporate). For WFD, invertebrate fauna monitoring is conducted annually to get an Ecological Quality Status that reflects the water quality during the past 12 months. Monitoring may also take place to establish an initial baseline, or to assess the impact of an ‘event’ (usually pre and post event sampling). 1 1 QE1-5 Other species 1 To be supplied To be supplied To be supplied To be supplied To be supplied 1 1 UKGBNINE_CW015 Dangerous substances N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan CW UKGBNINE_CW015_SUB1 Dangerous substances 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 0 0 QE3-2 Priority Substances 1 Organics: Spot sampling using all glass bottles with glass stoppers. Metals: Spot sanpling using 1 litre polyethylene Bottles. Organics: Solvent extraction, extract recovery/drying, concentration, multiple clean-up, re-concentration, spiking with internal standard and final analysis by GCECD/GCPFPD/GCMS/GCMS-MS/LCMS-MS. A number of methods are still under development. Metals: Solvent extraction, recovery into acidic medium and analysis by ICPMS/AFS/AA. Organics: Uncertainties of the order ±30% to ±50%. Precision of the order ±20% to ±30%. Metals: Uncertainties of the order ±20% to ±30%. Precision of the order ±5% to ±15%. The criteria for the selection of monitoring sites and frequency for WFD Dangerous Substances are based on the need to adequately assess the effects of the full range of WFD Dangerous Substances in transitional and coastal waters. In those areas where existing data has shown these substances to be present sampling is conducted on a monthly basis. In coastal waters where there is relatively little known impact frequencies of surveillance monitoring has been reduced to quarterly or less. Guidance on surveillance and operational monitoring frequencies is provided in the Common Implementation Strategy Guidance Document No 7 “Monitoring under the Water Framework Directive” (Working Group 2.7-Monitoring). 1 1 QE3-3 Non priority specific pollutants 1 1 1 QE3-4 Other national pollutants 1 1 1 UKGBNINE_TW014 Fish N Y N 2009-12-22 Updated programme for implementation of first river basin plan TW UKGBNINE_TW014_SUB1 Fish 2009-12-22 Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Marine Monitoring in Northern Ireland Coastal and Transitional Waters.doc Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Rationale for Water Framework Directive Freshwater Classification; Aquatic Monitoring Strategy Information is provided in the following documents, which are available in the MON folder: Aquatic Monitoring Strategy 0 32 0 QE1-4 Fish 32 Fish in all transitional waters in GB NI sampled using methods recommended by UK WFD Fish Task Team. This to include where applicable, beach seining, Fyke netting, beam trawling and other mobile gears dictated by the transitional water body physical characteristics and availability of appropriate fishing vessels. Samples are identified to species level and recorded as presence/absence and abundance. Data generated classified based on UK/ROI metric classification tool being developed as part of UK Fish Task Team in conjunction with NEA Fish GIG. There are known Agency standards for the methods including those available from the Environment Agency of England and Wales and these methods have been adopted for use in NI waters. Additional ISO/CEN standards will be adopted for specific methods as they become available. Standards of taxonomic identification are externally verified by participation in the UK NMBAQC/BEQUALM scheme. The level of replication and gear characteristics are being assessed through the EU Intercalibration Network. Specific levels of precision of confidence for specific sampling regimes and fishing gear have yet to be finalised. This is based on the UK/ROI approach of two season sampling based around 2 seasons per annum (Spring/Summer and Autumn). This sampling will be on an annual basis at least until the completion of the first WFD reporting period. 2 0 Information is supplied in the document WFD investigative monitoring.doc in the MON associated documents folder GBNIGW001NE Surveillance Chemical Network N N Y N Monitoring sites were selected using guidelines developed by the UK WFD Technical Advisory Group with the aim of achieving a representative network. The complex hydrogeological setting and restricted availability of suitable existing groundwater sources i Not applicable for Northern Ireland It is intended that a representative selection of significant drinking water sources will be sampled at least once within a River Basin Plan period. A proportion of such sites will also be represented within the surveillance/operational networks. The site There has been and there is ongoing co-operation between relevant organisations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with respect to agreeing cross-border groundwater body boundary delineation and risk assessment. Information on proposed monito A network has been established to meet the requirements for surveillance and operational chemical monitoring along with quantitative monitoring. Monitoring is focussed on ‘at risk’ groundwater bodies but also allows confirmation of risk assessments and de 3 -9999 0 GE2-1 Oxygen content 3 4 1 GE2-2 pH Value 3 4 1 GE2-3 Conductivity 3 4 1 GE2-4 Nitrate 3 4 1 GE2-5 Ammonium 3 4 1 GE3 Other pollutants 3 4 1 GBNIGW002NE Groundwater quantitative network N Y N N Monitoring sites were selected using guidelines developed by the UK WFD Technical Advisory Group with the aim of achieving a representative network. The complex hydrogeological setting and restricted availability of suitable existing groundwater sources i Not applicable for Northern Ireland It is intended that a representative selection of significant drinking water sources will be sampled at least once within a River Basin Plan period. A proportion of such sites will also be represented within the surveillance/operational networks. The site There has been and there is ongoing co-operation between relevant organisations in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland with respect to agreeing cross-border groundwater body boundary delineation and risk assessment. Information on proposed monito A network has been established to meet the requirements for surveillance and operational chemical monitoring along with quantitative monitoring. Monitoring is focussed on ‘at risk’ groundwater bodies but also allows confirmation of risk assessments and de 8 -9999 0 GE1-1 Groundwater level 8 4 1 GBNIGW004NE Groundwater chemistry - reduced frequency N N Y N 2009-12-22 New reduced frequency programme Monitoring sites were selected using guidelines developed by the UK WFD Technical Advisory Group with the aim of achieving a representative network. The complex hydrogeological setting and restricted availability of suitable existing groundwater sources i Not applicable for Northern Ireland It is intended that a representative selection of significant drinking water sources will be sampled at least once within a River Basin Plan period. A proportion of such sites will also be represented within the surveillance/operational networks. The site Not applicable A network has been established to meet the requirements for surveillance and operational chemical monitoring along with quantitative monitoring. Monitoring is focussed on ‘at risk’ groundwater bodies but also allows confirmation of risk assessments and de 14 -9999 0 GE2-1 Oxygen content 14 2 1 GE2-2 pH Value 14 2 1 GE2-3 Conductivity 14 2 1 GE2-4 Nitrate 14 2 1 GE2-5 Ammonium 14 2 1 GE3 Other pollutants 14 2 1