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Change in status between first and second RBMPs
There has been little change in the chemical status of groundwater bodies since the first RBMPs, with an increase in good chemical status of 2% at EU level (Figure 4.1). This perhaps reflects the long timescales which may be involved in observing changes in groundwater quality after measures have been introduced to reduce pressures, or that effective measures have yet to be taken. There may also have been changes in the selection of relevant pollutants and changes in the threshold values, affecting direct comparison between the two RBMPs.
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Considering the uncertainties (some bodies are compared while others are not), the differences in methodologies between Member States and in the two RBMPs, it is recommended to be cautious and hesitate to make comparisons at all. Instead the EEA should describe the first planning cycle and the second planning cycle separately - and only then describe progress and valuable information about the assessment of the Member States' RBMPs.
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No information on confidence in chemical status assessment included. Note that such information is included in chapter 5.2 on quantitative status assessment.
Similarly, no information included on an outlook of when good status will be achieved for what percentage of groundwater body area. Such information is included in chapter 5.3 on quantitative status.