Policy and practice for the protection of groundwater in Northern Ireland

Publication Year

2001

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

Explains how Environment and Heritage Service (EHS), an Executive Agency of the Department of Environment (DOE), Northern Ireland, will meet the responsibilities of the DOE, for the protection and conservation of groundwater resources in Northern Ireland. The document: explains the importance of groundwater for both water supply and the general water environment and associated ecology. Outlines European and local legislation relevant to groundwater. Describes the concepts of vulnerability and risk in relation to groundwater protection. Introduces the concept of source protection zones around abstraction sites. Defines policy statements on issues relating to the protection of groundwater quality and quantity.

Document History

The Environment and Heritage Service is an agency within the DOENI.

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