Managing water quality data is crucial for effective water quality management because it provides the necessary information to assess the health of water bodies, detect pollution sources, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Consistent data collection and analysis help identify trends, measure the impact of human activities, and guide policy decisions to protect aquatic ecosystems and public health. Accurate water quality data also support early warning systems for contamination events, enabling timely interventions to prevent environmental and health risks. Without proper data management, it would be difficult to implement targeted and efficient water quality improvement strategies.
GEMS/Water supports its partners at governmental institutions and agencies in collecting and analysing their water quality monitoring data. The GEMS/Water Data Centre (GWDC) collects this data in the global water quality database and information system GEMStat to support researchers and decision makers in improving our knowledge about the status and trends in freshwater quality and to develop and implement actions to maintain and improve water quality.
GEMS/Water provides the following water quality data services:
