Monitoring Plan

Monitoring Plan for Surface Water and Groundwater in the Republic of Croatia

The Monitoring Plan for Surface Water and Groundwater in the Republic of Croatia represents a key document outlining the objectives, methodology, list of measuring stations, types of monitoring, quality elements examined, and their frequency for surface, transitional, and coastal water, as well as groundwater, all aligned with legal frameworks and international agreements. 

The main objectives of monitoring are to: 

• Determine the ecological and chemical status of waters. 
• Identify the risk of failing to achieve water protection objectives. 
• Track long-term changes in water. 
• Assess the effectiveness of protection measures. 

The monitoring plan encompasses water sampling and testing for the prescribed indicators.