| Title |
Implications of European Union's Groundwater Nitrate Management Policies for Korea's Sustainable Groundwater Management |
| ID_Doc |
63316 |
| Authors |
Oh, J; Choi, J; Seo, H; Kim, HR; Ahn, HT; Yun, ST |
| Title |
Implications of European Union's Groundwater Nitrate Management Policies for Korea's Sustainable Groundwater Management |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
Economic And Environmental Geology, 57, 2 |
| DOI |
10.9719/EEG.2024.57.2.271 |
| Abstract |
This study examines the European Union (EU)'s policies on managing nitrate contamination in groundwater and provides implications for the future groundwater management in South Korea. Initiated by the 1991 Nitrate Directive, the EU has pursued a multifaceted approach to reduce agricultural nitrate pollution through sustainable ('good') farming practices, regular nitrate level monitoring, and designating Nitrate Vulnerable Zones. Further policy integrations, like the Water Framework Directive and Groundwater Directive, have established comprehensive protection strategies, including the use of pollutant threshold values. Recently, the 2019 Green Deal escalated efforts against nitrates, aligning with broader environmental and climate objectives. This review aims to explore these developments, highlighting key mitigation strategies against nitrate pollution, and providing valuable insights for the future sustainable groundwater nitrate management in South Korea, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures and collaborative efforts to restore and improve groundwater quality. |
| Author Keywords |
groundwater nitrate; sustainable management; EU policies; Nitrate Directive and Groundwater Directive; 2019 Green Deal |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) |
| EID |
WOS:001236911700004 |
| WoS Category |
Geology |
| Research Area |
Geology |
| PDF |
https://www.kseeg.org/journal/download_pdf.php?doi=10.9719/EEG.2024.57.2.271
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