Action Lab VESTER HJERK: Nitrate Reduction in Agricultural Water Supply

Nitrate leaching reduction project in Vester Hjerk water supply area, Denmark, targeting 800 ha of agricultural land across 27 farms. Focus on collaborative mitigation through cover crops, precision farming, constructed wetlands, and nitrogen management. Addresses high nitrate levels (50.1 mg/l), limited treatment capacity, and stakeholder disengagement. Uses GIS-based Landscape Model for scenario simulation and data integration. Involves farmers, waterworks, municipality, and environmental agencies. Aims to harmonise monitoring and improve water quality.