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Setting the scene
Collection of comments during the period April-October 2002
Discussion with EAF Groundwater on 8th October
Discussion paper, draft 1.0 establishing the main principles
Further comments expected from EAF before 6th December

3. Main principles of the Discussion Paper, draft 1.0
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Main principles of the Discussion Paper, draft 1.0
Building on the actual requirements of the WFD
Avoiding duplication, providing specifications where required
Delivering on Article 17
Setting up clear objectives
Providing flexibility on tools and measures
The Discussion Paper does not represent the common
position of the Commission

4. Specifications by delivering on Article 17
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Specifications by delivering on Article 17
Criteria for defining good chemical status (Article 17(2)a)
Criteria for the identification of significant and sustained upward trends (Article 17(2)b)
Starting points for trend reversals (Article 17(2)b)
List of specific measures to be added to the programme of measures (Article 17(3))
Specifying further definitions
New elements beyond Article 17: unpolluted groundwater,
combined approach for groundwater protection, specific
controls/measures for risk zones

5. Criteria for defining good chemical status
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Criteria for defining good chemical status
Basic requirements defined in Annexes II and V of WFD
EU-wide core list of substances and values for general groundwater protection (indicators of mainly diffuse pollution)
Standards related to groundwater use (DW) and interactions
Complementary standards set by Member States, following a risk-based approach: no listing in the GWD but reporting in the RBMP
Natural background concentrations to be considered, as well as conceptual understanding of groundwater bodies

6. Trend identification and reversal
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Trend identification and reversal
Assessment of status quo, on the basis of which “significant” and “sustained” are defined
Cross-reference to the monitoring guidance (WG 2.7), Annex V.2.4 and WG 2.8 (trend assessment)
Any significant and sustained upward trend should be reversed. Possible starting points for trend reversal set at 50% of related standard for diffuse sources (considering the time lag for GW pollution) and 75% for pollutants issued from point sources

7. Interpretation of groundwater chemical status (1)
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Interpretation of groundwater chemical status (1)
Risk Zone
(complying with
standards established
by MS)
Protected Area
(complying with drinking
water standards for
safeguard zones or other
standards related to
conservation areas)
Groundwater body
(complying with
EU-wide core list of
standards)
Good Chemical Status

8. Interpretation of groundwater chemical status (2)
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Interpretation of groundwater chemical status (2)
Risk Zone
(complying with
standards established
by MS)
Protected Area
(complying with drinking
water standards for
safeguard zones or other
standards related to
conservation areas)
Groundwater body
(not complying with
EU-wide core list of
standards or detected trend,
owing to anthropogenic input)
Poor Chemical Status (measures required)

9. Interpretation of groundwater chemical status (3)
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Interpretation of groundwater chemical status (3)
Risk Zone
(complying with
standards established
by MS)
Protected Area
(complying with drinking
water standards for
safeguard zones or other
standards related to
conservation areas)
Groundwater body
(not complying with
EU-wide core list of
standards, owing to natural
contamination)
Poor Chemical Status (no measures required)

10. Combined approach for pollution protection and control
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Combined approach for pollution protection and control
Control of entry of all pollutants into groundwater to prevent and/or limit pollution and to prevent further deterioration of groundwater status: requirement applied to all identified pressures (using the IMPRESS doc.)
Emission controls based on best available techniques
In the case of diffuse sources, controls including, as appropriate, best environmental practices
More stringent controls where necessary

11. Specific measures for point sources of pollution and protected areas
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Specific measures for point sources of pollution and protected areas
Prevent pollution at source, limit the extension of contaminated plume, restrict the use of the site and inform the potential users (point source pollution)
Prevent entry of any pollutants (synthetic substances close to zero in conservation areas, complying with DW standards in safeguard zones), control interactions with associated ecosystems, restrict the use of the site and inform potential users about potential degradation risks

12. Needed feedback for the drafting of the GWD
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Needed feedback for the drafting of the GWD
Refine the EU-wide core list of standards (chemical status)
Draft clear specifications for trend identification /reversal
Comments on risk zones management, integration of historical contamination aspects, links with landfill directive
Comments on specific measures for point sources of pollution and protected areas
Any other comments
EAF Groundwater Members have been invited to send
comments before the 6th December 2002

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Further steps
Consideration of EAF comments in December
BASELINE workshop on the 27th January 2003 (discussions on background groundwater levels)
First draft of the Directive in January/February
5th EAF Groundwater meeting proposed on 12th March
Final draft of Directive in April (Interservice Consultation

14. Revised timetable                          
Nov.
2001
April
2002
Nov.
2002
Jan.
2003
March
2003
April
2002
June
2003
Commission
Proposal 
Interservice
consultations  
5th EAF meeting
12/03/03 
BASELINE
workshop 
First GWD draft 
Water Directors
Copenhaguen, 21/11/02 
Discussion
Paper - Draft 1.0 
4th EAF meeting
08/10/02 
3rd EAF meeting
25/06/2002 
Waters Directors
Valencia, June 2002 
Economic study        
End of Conceptual
Phase (workshop) 
2nd EAF meeting
26/03/2002 
Case studies      
1st EAF meeting
23/11/2001 
Water Directors
Ghent, Nov. 2001 