Essays about: "Site-specific guideline"
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1. Leachate-Based Biotic Ligand Model for Soil : Ecotoxicological Risk Assessment of Copper for Invertebrates, Plants, and Soil Microbial Processes
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Environmental pollution of heavy metals has become an increasing problem. Environmental risk assessments can be conducted to investigate and determine the potential risk of polluted terrestrial environments. Traditionally, risk assessments are based on total soil metal concentrations on a dry weight basis. READ MORE
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2. Contamination analysis of the landfill Rösaberg inerta massor : Risk assessment and investigation of the contaminant distribution
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : The dispersion of contaminants deriving from landfills poses a risk to the surrounding environment and human health. Old landfills are treated with extra precaution, due to their poorer construction, less stringent operation and lack information regarding the waste content. Vetlanda municipality has identified 48 old landfills. READ MORE
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3. Implementation of Swedish Risk Assessment Guidelines in Kodaikanal, India : A Study of Mercury Contamination in an Area Near a Former Thermometer Factory
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : The aim of the project was to make a detailed risk assessment using Swedish guidelines for a factory site in Kodaikanal, South India, and a nearby village called Vellagavi. The study areas were chosen due to previous records of mercury contamination on the factory site and a possible spread to Vellagavi. READ MORE
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4. Cobalt and nickel concentrations in the Uppsala clay deposits : solubility and risk assessment
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and EnvironmentAbstract : Heavy metals create a contamination problem in soils. Examples of heavy metals are Ni, Co, and Cu. Soil environment and minerals existing in the soil such as Fe and Mn oxides affect the presence of these heavy metals. In this thesis, the cobalt and nickel concentrations of selected soil samples from different locations in Uppsala were determined. READ MORE
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5. Developing a model for risk assessment of arsenic exposure in agricultural regions of Europe
University essay from KTH/Hållbarhet och miljöteknikAbstract : Arsenic (As) exposure is a cause of growing global concern. Exposure to As leads to various problems and can be fatal as well. Exposure to arsenic can be due to contact with various components of the environment that are contaminated by As. READ MORE