EU provides Georgian Environmental Agency with new water monitoring equipment
With this expansion of the laboratory, more pollutants can now be monitored and subsequently managed with greater precision Photo: EU
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The Georgian Environmental Agency’s laboratory of atmospheric air, water and soil analysis have been provided with the latest water monitoring equipment by EU.
The equipment was delivered within the framework of the EU project “EU Water Initiative Plus for Eastern Partnership Countries (EUWI+).
As a result of equipping the laboratory, Georgia is now able:
- To conduct state-of-the-art scientific water analysis
- To increase water quality analysis components
- Customers will receive certified laboratory services
The new devices are able to detect a much wider range of industrial chemicals and pesticides. With this expansion of the laboratory, more pollutants can now be monitored and subsequently managed with greater precision. This will eventually lower the risk for people and ecosystems to suffer from the toxic effects of such pollutants.
New #water monitoring equipment provided by EU to National Environment Agency.
— Carl Hartzell (@CarlHartzellEU) October 30, 2019
Effective action to protect the environment requires sound knowledge of facts.
Appreciate high laboratory standards, dedicated staff and quest to share findings w/ general public. #EU4Georgia pic.twitter.com/ObDGsZvyMp
The EU is committed to improve the environment and the health of the population in Georgia – a key aspect of this is water quality. The laboratory equipment we have provided to the National Environment Agency, along with the technical support of the EUWI+ project is a part of this support, and will permit the authorities and other relevant actors to take further action to protect the environment based on solid findings and facts", said Ambassador Carl Hartzell, Head of Delegation of the European Union to Georgia.
The EU supports efforts to improve the management of water resources in Georgia and the whole Eastern Partnership region through the EUWI+ project, which aims to support partner countries in bringing their national policies and strategies into line with the EU Water Framework Directive.
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