PT-WFD: the network of PT providers to support the implementation of the European water framework directive

被引:6
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作者
Baumeister, Frank [1 ]
Borchers, Ulrich [2 ]
Koch, Michael [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Stuttgart, AQS Baden Wurrttemberg, D-70569 Stuttgart, Germany
[2] IWW Water Ctr, D-45476 Mulheim, Germany
关键词
PT schemes; Water framework directive; Harmonisation; Surface water; Priority substances; Networking;
D O I
10.1007/s00769-009-0624-6
中图分类号
O65 [分析化学];
学科分类号
070302 ; 081704 ;
摘要
This paper introduces a newly formed network of proficiency testing (PT) providers, who are active and experienced in the field of PTs with relevance to the water framework directive (WFD). The objective of this new network is to support the implementation of the WFD in Europe, by providing PT schemes that meet the specific requirements of the WFD and which are run and evaluated in a harmonised way. The main value of creating such a network lies in the potential to foster the harmonised performance evaluation of European laboratories involved in WFD monitoring analyses, thus enhancing the equivalence of WFD monitoring data obtained throughout Europe. In its first year the network organised two joint PT rounds, one for volatile organic substances (VOC) and another for selected pesticides from the list of Priority Substances, with greater than 100 water analysis labs from a number of European countries participating.
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页码:193 / 198
页数:6
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