| Description |
Data are taken from well samples and aggregated to annual average concentrations for groundwater bodies in Europe. Nitrate can persist in groundwater for a long time and accumulate at a high level through inputs from anthropogenic sources (mainly agriculture). The EU drinking water standard is limited to 50 mg NO3/L to avoid threats to human health. The distribution of measured groundwater bodies might mask exceedance of nitrate levels in certain polluted areas. |
| Definition |
Not specified |
| Outcome type |
Environmental impacts |
| Category |
WaterQuality |
| Connects to transition domains |
None specified |
| Unit(s) of measurement |
None specified |
| Unit(s) of measurement description |
mg NO3/L |
| SDG Targets |
SDG_6_3, SDG_3_9, SDG_2_4, SDG_12_4, SDG_15_1 |
| Transition domain alignment |
Area_1 (Adequate), Area_2 (Strong), Area_3 (Adequate), Area_4 (Strong) |
| Supply chain components |
Primary food production |
| Methodology |
Not specified |