ABSTRACT

This guidebook, now thoroughly updated and revised in its second edition, gives comprehensive advice on the designing and setting up of monitoring programmes for the purpose of providing valid data for water quality assessments in all types of freshwater bodies. It is clearly and concisely written in order to provide the essential information for all agencies and individuals responsible for the water quality.

chapter Chapter 1|22 pages

An Introduction to Water Quality*

chapter Chapter 2|35 pages

Strategies for Water Quality Assessment*

chapter Chapter 3|68 pages

Selection of Water Quality Variables*

chapter Chapter 4|48 pages

The Use of Particulate Material*

chapter Chapter 5|68 pages

The Use of Biological Material*

chapter Chapter 6

Rivers*

chapter Chapter 7|50 pages

Lakes*

chapter Chapter 8|44 pages

Reservoirs*

chapter Chapter 9|98 pages

Groundwater*

chapter Chapter 10|102 pages

Data Handling and Presentation*