ECOLOGICALLY ACCEPTABLE FLOW
The ecologically acceptable flow (EAF) is defined as the quantity and the quality of water, which preserves the ecological balance in streams and riparian zones.
EAF should be determined:
- for water abstractions from running waters, springs, lakes and underground water,
- for users such as hydroelectric power stations, fish farms, industry, water supply and irrigation projects,
- with the purpose to preserve the structure and the function of water ecosystems.
If the natural flow is lower than the EAF value, no abstractions should be made from the running water.
