This table includes additional information to the above visualized indicators, like a short definition of this indicator and a description of the politically determined target values as well as explaining the political intention behind selecting this indicator.
Intention |
Alongside nitrate pollution, phosphorus is one of the reasons why rivers, lakes and seas are over-supplied with nutrients (eutrophication). The consequences of this are algae growth, oxygen depletion and even fish kills or the emergence of toxic blue-green algae. |
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Target |
Not exceeding benchmark values for specific types of water bodies at all monitoring points by 2030 |
Type of target |
Target with specific target value |
Assessment |
Target formulation: |
Assessment |