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WQI [2 records]

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Record 1 2021-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
  • Water Resources Management
CONT

The freshwater quality indicator provides an overall measure of the ability of water bodies to support aquatic life at selected monitoring stations in Canada. The indicator is calculated using the Water Quality Index endorsed by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the environment(CCME WQI)...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
  • Gestion des ressources en eau
CONT

L'indicateur de la qualité de l'eau douce permet d'obtenir, grâce à des stations de prélèvement choisies au Canada, une mesure globale de la capacité des plans d'eau de maintenir la vie aquatique. Cet indicateur se fonde sur l'Index de qualité de l'eau (IQE) entériné par le Conseil canadien des ministres de l'environnement (CCME) [...]

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Record 2 2019-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Water Resources Management
CONT

A water quality index(WQI) is a means by which water quality data is summarized for reporting to the public in a consistent manner.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Gestion des ressources en eau
CONT

Parce que l'eau circule à travers tous les écosystèmes et tout autour de la terre, l'indice de la qualité de l'eau est donc un bon indicateur pour saisir l'état de l'environnement tant dans une région donnée qu'au niveau mondial.

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