Modelling expertise: Experts and expertise in the implementation of the Water Framework Directive in the Netherlands

The thesis deals with the use of computer software to inform policy planners in the context of debates about evidence based policy making and the role of experts and expertise in policy planning. Specifically it analyses the implementation of the European Water Framework Directive (WFD) in the Netherlands and the development of a decision...

Decision support for water quality management of contaminants of emerging concern

Water authorities and drinking water companies are challenged with the question if, where and how to abate contaminants of emerging concern in the urban water cycle. The most effective strategy under given conditions is often unclear to these stakeholders as it requires insight into several aspects of the contaminants such as sources, properties...

Design of a water quality monitoring program for Stentsovsko-Zebrijanske Plavny, Dunabe Delta Ukraine

Water quality management in the Netherlands: Contribution to the Dutch-Japanese workshops on the treatment of municipal waste water

This paper describes water management in the Netherlands with an emphasis on water quality aspects. First some features of the country are presented, underlining the importance of water and indicating the need for international cooperation on water quality matters. In the third paragraph, the water management structure is discussed, such as...

Analyse bioaccumulatie in snoekbaars en aal in het IJsselmeer

Waterkwaliteitsmodel Maas: Data rapport, gegevens verzameling en -analyse ten behoeve van de modellering van het Nederlandse deel van de Maas