Policy and Practice for the Protection of Groundwater

Presents the NRA's policy for the protection of groundwater. The context for groundwater protection in England and Wales is discussed with reference to EC policy and the specific powers and responsibilities of the NRA. The document also examines the concepts of vulnerability and risk.

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This is a comprehensive document which presents the NRA's policy for the protection of groundwater. The context for groundwater protection in England and Wales is discussed with reference to European Community policy and the specific powers and responsibilities of the NRA. The document also examines the concepts of vulnerability and risk and the definition of source protection zones. Detailed policy statements are given and an A1-size map of the vulnerability classifications of England and Wales is included.