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SA 15 - Encourge more field surveys etc to identify pollution hot spots to target reduction measures

Code
SA 15
Supporting action
Encourge more field surveys etc to identify pollution hot spots to target reduction measures
Description
Pollution sources can be located through surveys and by collecting air, water and land quality data and field surveys, allowing for targeted interventions to be implemented to reduce pollution.
Priority
The impact of pollution on habitats and species is reduced
Priority description
Phosphate, ammonia and nitrogen pollution of soils and watercourses, is a major threat for Herefordshire’s natural environment. Sources include sewage discharge, septic tanks and industrial and agricultural runoff. Excessive phosphate leads to the poor ecological condition of Herefordshire’s rivers and failing water quality in many areas of the catchment. Excess nitrogen from the ammonia deposition results in more fast-growing species at the expense of less nutrient-tolerant flora. This can lead to ecosystem imbalances and habitat degradation. Artificial lighting at night (ALAN) pollution disrupts behaviour of many species leading to impacts on foraging, predation, breeding and ultimately population decline. This is especially noted in bats and moths.
Mapped
No