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River Historically Polluted Site Pressures

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This national dataset from Ireland identifies significant pressures affecting river waterbodies classified as At Risk of failing to meet water quality objectives under the Water Framework Directive, focusing specifically on historically polluted sites. While every waterbody may be subject to multiple pressures, the dataset highlights those considered significant enough to require action in order to achieve or maintain good water status. It supports water quality management and river basin planning by pinpointing legacy pollution sources that continue to affect river ecosystems, helping to prioritise remediation and monitoring efforts across Ireland's river network.Significant pressures have been identified for waterbodies that are At Risk of not meeting their water quality objectives under the Water Framework Directive. While there are a multitude of pressures in every waterbody, the significant pressures are those pressures which need to be addressed in o...