Pollutant Impact Potential for Nitrate (PIP-N)

Nitrate Critical Source Area (CSA) are where there is a source of N from agricultural areas and the land is susceptible to losses. This ‘High PIP’ (Rank 1, 2 or 3) is typically due to the presence of freely draining soils and moderate/high livestock intensity. Target these areas in At Risk water body in which nitrate is the significant issue and farming is the significant pressure.