Drinking water shortage (level « orange »)

Drinking water shortage (level « red »)

This layer contains the certificates of excellence of the different municipalities for the successful audit of the risk analysis of drinking water installations

Measuring points of nitrates regarding the nitrate directive, which aiming to reduce nitrates in the surface water.

The surface water typology was determined on the basis of geographical , geological, morphological and hydrological characteristics. The Luxembourgish surface water typology comprises five types. For all five types the reference conditions, which would be achieved if there were no anthropogenic pressures impacting surface waters, are described in fact sheets. The reference conditions correspond to the high status of surface water bodies.

Measuring points of nitrates regarding the nitrate directive, which aiming to reduce nitrates in the groundwater.

Syndicates supplying drinking water to their member communities.

Places where drinking water is withdrawn.

Device intended to collect and store drinking water.

Below are the average of the content of nitrates in the 16 surface water monitoring stations during the period 2008-2011.