Implications of European Union’s Groundwater Nitrate Management Policies for Korea’s Sustainable Groundwater Management; [유럽연합의 지하수 질산염 관리정책의 우리나라 지속가능한 지하수관리에의 시사점]

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"This study examines the European Union (EU)’s policies on managing nitrate contamination in groundwater and provides implications for the future groundwater management in South Korea. Initiated by the 1991 Nitrate Directive, the EU has pursued a multifaceted approach to reduce agricultural nitrate pollution through sustainable (‘good’) farming practices, regular nitrate level monitoring, and designating Nitrate Vulnerable Zones. Further policy integrations, like the Water Framework Directive and Groundwater Directive, have established comprehensive protection strategies, including the use of pollutant threshold values. Recently, the 2019 Green Deal escalated efforts against nitrates, aligning with broader environmental and climate objectives. This review aims to explore these developments, highlighting key mitigation strategies against nitrate pollution, and providing valuable insights for the future sustainable groundwater nitrate management in South Korea, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures and collaborative efforts to restore and improve groundwater quality. © 2024 Korean Society of Economic and Environmental Geology. All rights reserved.

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