Erjola Keci – Aleksander Moisiu” University, Faculty of Professional Studies, Durres, Albania
Osman Metalla – Aleksander Moisiu” University, Faculty of Professional Studies, Durres, Albania
Vanela Gjeci – National Environment Agency, Tirana, Albania
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/EMAN.2021.435
5th International Scientific Conference – EMAN 2021 – Economics and Management: How to Cope With Disrupted Times, Online/Virtual, March 18, 2021, CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS published by: Association of Economists and Managers of the Balkans, Belgrade, Serbia; ISBN 978-86-80194-43-1, ISSN 2683-4510
Abstract:
The Ishmi River basin, although it is the smallest of the seven watersheds of Albania, is by
far the most polluted one. The assessment of water quality monitoring data over the period 2014 – 2019
in the river system shows annual average concentrations above limit values for ammonia, nitrogen
dioxide, nitrate and phosphorus.
The paper presents the key stages of the approach followed to identify waterbody pressures, status and
impacts assessment, namely:
• Identification of driving forces and pressures;
• Identification of the significant pressures;
• Determination of the consequent status;
• Assessment of the impacts; and
• Evaluation of the risk of failing to meet the objectives.
Quantification of pressures, though feasible, requires significant amounts of good quality data, many of
which are not currently collected in Albania. Significant improvements in data collection and coordination
between competent authorities will be required as part of future measures.
Keywords:
Water quality, EU Water Framework Directive, Monitoring acquis.
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