**5. Broader Policy Implications**

Water quality management is inherently complex since it involves the interplay of physical, chemical, hydrological, and biological parameters influenced by environmental, socio-economic, and technical factors [24]. In recent decades, this has been compounded by stricter legislation and increased public awareness around the world. As mentioned earlier, EDSS as a service can assist policymakers in understanding these complexities by enabling decision makers to gather, share, and interpret results for different planning and operation scenarios on demand without paying for the necessary license, data storage, or technical support. There are three main policy implications, which are highlighted below.
