1. SWIFT-WFD
Screening methods for Water data InFormaTion in support of the implementation of the Water Framework Directive
SSPI-CT
LEAD:
Ecole des Mines d'Alès - France (FR) - C. Gonzalez
Armines - France (FR) - S. Leroy
WG PRB , Ghent
Thomas Dworak, Ecologic

2. General Objectives
Support the implementation of the WFD by providing screening methods supporting the Directive requirements/criteria by 2006
Assess socio-economic impact of new screening methods use
Link research and policy implementation (WFD)
Train possible users
WG PRB , Ghent

3. Demo. of monitoring methods
To demonstrate the equivalence of methods in order to set up an inventory of robust, fit for purpose screening methods that are fulfilling monitoring requirements for the implementation of the WFD.
WG PRB , Ghent

4. Monitoring methods considered
Chemical or biological methods
test kits
portable instruments
in situ (low cost) sensors
on line systems etc
Existing, available, commercial screening methods
Methods under development, (available after 2006)
By developing new rapid and low-cost measurement systems
WG PRB , Ghent

5. Testing of methods Set up of criteria Type of pollution
Surface and groundwater, trans-boundaries water bodies
Representative sites of European aquatic ecosystems
WFD relevance
Socio-economic aspects
Practical aspects: flow through system, secure site
WG PRB , Ghent

6. Possible sites for testing
for the comprehensive 28 day trial
Meuse, Rhine
for the validation of emerging screening methods
Jucar (H), Odense (Dk), Tevere (I), Danube (RO), Struma (Bulgaria), Brevilles (F)
for field demonstrations
Upper Rhine (F), Orlice (CZ), Daugava (Latvia), ? (UK)
Testing is organised by A.M. Fouillac (BRGM)
WG PRB , Ghent

7. Socio-economic impact
SWIFT will assess the socio-economic impact of new screening methods use
Developing of a impact assessment framework
Impacts on decision making
Impacts on SMEs
Impacts on existing monitoring programs
WG PRB , Ghent

8. Training First Training Course on: Contact
Quality Assurance and Quality control of monitoring river basins involving screening methods
Laboratory Training Course: November 2004
Policy Workshop: November 2004
Hosted by the Czech University of Agriculture, Prague, Czech Republic
Contact
Kees J.M. Kramer
WG PRB , Ghent

9. Link to policy
Integration of SWIFT innovation & technical findings to EU/national/regional level
Support Policy “awareness” within the SWIFT-Consortium based on Policy Briefs, reports and workshops, etc.
Bridge to policy makers through reports, newsletters, workshops and presentations
Discussion of (preliminary) results with policy makers/steering committee/PRBs
WG PRB , Ghent

10. Further information Website www.swift-wfd.com including: Contact:
Policy Briefs on relevant policy developments (target group: researchers)
Newsletters on general SWIFT issues
Reports on SWIFT results
Contact:
General SWIFT issues:
Testing:
Policy link:
Training:
WG PRB , Ghent