Soil Quality Standards for Trace Elements: Derivation, Implementation, and Interpretation

ISBN-13: 9780367383466 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 184 str.

Graham Merrington; Ilse Schoeters

Opis

Addressing the derivation of soil standards for trace elements and the implementation of these standards within regulatory and risk assessment frameworks, this comprehensive, practical overview describes the application of soil quality standards in the assessment of human and environmental risk. It covers scientific developments useful for resolving discrepancies in setting and implementing soil quality standards and provides tips and advice on how to deal with specific issues such as variation in the natural background and soil-type dependant toxicity.

Spis treści

Introduction to Trace Element Behaviour in Terrestrial Systems, Legislative and Scientific Context. Derivation of Ecologically Based Standards. Derivation of Human Health Based Standards. Implementation and Use of Standards in Regulatory Contexts. Conclusions and Recommendations.

O autorze

Graham Merrington, Ilse Schoeters