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Objectives
The objectives of the project can be broken up into work packages:
Data collation and desktop GIS analysis
Identify high risk catchments for public and private water supplies in relation to NOM and Pta across Ireland
Indicative timeline: March - June 2014
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Risk assessment
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Assess the risks of NOM to humans based on the knowledge of toxicity
Indicative timeline: July 2015 - August 2016
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Develop recommendations
Develop recommendations to reduce the risk of NOM in Irish waters
Indicative timeline: June 2014 - August 2016
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Survey and monitor
Undertake a surveying and monitoring programme in a small number of high risk catchments
Indicative timeline: July 2014 - June 2016
Modelling
Estimate likely NOM and Pta concentrations in raw surface and groundwater sources in the selected catchments using predictive modelling
Indicative timeline: October 2014 - August 2016
Dissemination of results
Disseminate results and produce a final report
Indicative timeline: March 2014 - August 2016
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