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How do adaptation measures affect water quality?
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Measures
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Replacing roof covering with greenery
Effects of adaptation measures on water quality
Adaptation measure
Positive effects
Potential negative effects
Extensive green rooftop: especially moss and sedum
Intensive greenery: wide range of plants
Green-blue rooftop
Retention rooftop
Polder rooftop
Purifies rainwater
Reduces sewage water volume
Reduces air temperature
Adds nutrients (especially intensive green rooftops)