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State of the Environment in Riga 2001
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Water

  What we can do to make a difference

Solutions of the main problems are formulated by the City of Riga Environmental Strategy 2000 - 2010.


 Water quality

TO PROVIDE INHABITANTS OF THE CITY WITH DRINKING WATER THAT COMPLIES WITH EU STANDARDS


  Quality and availability of water used for recreation purposes

GRADUALY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SURFACE WATERS AND AVAILABILITY FOR RECREATION PURPOSES


  Wastewater quality

TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF WASTEWATER GENERATED AND ENSURE WASTE WATER TREATMENT ACCORDING TO INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS


Ground water

 

PROTECTION OF GROUND WATER AGAINST POLLUTION AND REMEDIATION OF CONTAMINATED SITES SO THAT THEY DO NOT THREATEN THE CITY WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS

 

 

 

 

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