Traduction de «Niveau d'eau souterrain » (Français → Anglais) :

The hydrological attributes of the area have resulted in a high groundwater level and elevated relative air humidity, which is particularly marked when the fruit is ripening (in September, October and November). At that time, an optimal supply of water to the plants is of crucial importance for fruit quality.

the threshold values, whether they apply at the national level, at the level of the river basin district or the part of the international river basin district falling within the territory of the Member State, or at the level of a body or a group of bodies of groundwater;

We are saying that climate change will affect source waters in reducing flows in some rivers, reducing the recharge of groundwater, and also altering the water availability in, say, glacier fed rivers.

Groundwater quality standards established at the national level, at the level of the river basin district or at the level of a body or group of bodies of groundwater

The article mentions that there are water shortages in the Prairies; that there are diseases from contaminated water; that low water levels on the Great Lakes threaten shipping and reduce hydroelectric energy production; that Canada needs $41 billion over ten years for water treatment and sewage disposal; that water shortages cause friction between provinces, between industries, and between Canada and the U.S.; that we do not know how much groundwater we have in Canada; and that we do not understand the effects of newer pollutants such as pharmaceuticals that end up down the drains and can disrupt human hormone systems.

- ensuring a high level of protection of surface and groundwater, preventing pollution and promoting sustainable water use;