<p>This&nbsp;reprint&nbsp;aims to identify critical areas of water quality assessment modeling and mitigation in freshwater bodies wastewater treatment and groundwater aquifers which&nbsp;require special attention. This links the volume to multiple regulatory options including policy and governance measures alternative ecosystem service dependence options (i.e. nature-based solutions) or mechanisms that link regions to international processes like measures proposed under the Environmental Protection guidelines. The reprint&nbsp;will pay special attention to water quality assessment modeling and mitigation.</p>