A source classification framework supporting pollutant source mapping, pollutant release prediction, transport and load forecasting, and source control planning for urban environments

Autor: Eva Eriksson, Hans-Christian Holten Lützhøft, Peter Steen Mikkelsen, Tonie Wickman, Erica Donner, Anna Ledin, Primož Banovec
Přispěvatelé: Holten Lützhøft, Hans Christian, Donner, Erica, Wickman, Tonie, Eriksson, Eva, Banovec, Primož, Mikkelsen, Peter Steen, Ledin, Anna
Rok vydání: 2011
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Zdroj: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 19:1119-1130
ISSN: 1614-7499
0944-1344
DOI: 10.1007/s11356-011-0627-9
Popis: Purpose: Implementation of current European environmental legislation such as the Water Framework Directive requires access to comprehensive, well-structured pollutant source and release inventories. The aim of this work was to develop a Source Classification Framework (SCF) ideally suited for this purpose. Methods: Existing source classification systems were examined by a multidisciplinary research team, and an optimised SCF was developed. The performance and usability of the SCF were tested using a selection of 25 chemicals listed as priority pollutants in Europe. Results: The SCF is structured in the form of a relational database and incorporates both qualitative and quantitative source classification and release data. The system supports a wide range of pollution monitoring and management applications. The SCF functioned well in the performance test, which also revealed important gaps in priority pollutant release data. Conclusions: The SCF provides a well-structured approach for European pollutant source and release classification and management. With further optimisation and demonstration testing, the SCF has the potential to be fully implemented throughout Europe. Refereed/Peer-reviewed
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