2. Aims to protect and drive continuous improvement in water quality and aquatic environments
3. Land activities Pollution of water & cumulative effects to be considered where pollutants are released Removal of contaminated water to an artificial wetland may be required so that nutrients can be removed
4. Definitions Surface water: fresh water that is visible above ground Groundwater: water that exists in the pore spaces and fractures in rock and sediment beneath the Earth's surface Mixing zone: an area of water where pollutants from a point source discharge are mixed with cleaner water.
5. Releasing pollutants into surface water& groundwater Considerations: Effects on flora / fauna Recreational impact Impact on water quality objectives for areas outside mixing zone Cumulative effects
6. Responsibilities Discharges of pollution should not: Cause the loss of sea grass or other native aquatic vegetationor animals Cause an increase in non-native species or algae Make the water harmful or offensive Increase turbidity
8. Impact monitoring Looking at the impacts of water pollution on humans, nature, businesses and the economy etc. Required for: Large scale activities Hazardous activities To assess future disposal strategies Where there is concern
