1. Monitoring and assessment

1.1 Objectives

The objectives of the monitoring plan are manifold:

• monitor the absence of quality deterioration over time (in addition to general preventive measures);

• know the evolution of impacts (over time and space) ;

• understand what is happening or what could happen: direction of water flow, pollutants present, extent of pollution, degradation or fate of pollutants;

• guide the actions that need to be taken (source management, impact control, restrictions on use);

• check that the situation is well managed and under control (make sure that the work carried out achieves the objectives set);

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