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Level of water quality as described by a set of measured chemical parameters 

Pros & Cons

3 Pros:
•    Data are relatively easy to measure
•    A detailed and impressing global map
•    In general, expectations for geographical patterns of resulting WQ are met


3 Cons:
•    The precise relevance of parameters for WQ remains unclear 
•    No clear explanation of relevant ecological mechanisms delivered  
•    Interpretation of risk level almost impossible

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