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

Lützhøft, Hans-Christian HoltenTechnical University of Denmark, Denmark (författare)

PurposeImplementation 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.MethodsExisting 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.ResultsThe 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.ConclusionsThe 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.

NATURVETENSKAP Geovetenskap och miljövetenskap Miljövetenskap hsv//swe
NATURAL SCIENCES Earth and Related Environmental Sciences Environmental Sciences hsv//eng
Priority substances
Source classification
Stormwater
Urban pollution
Wastewater
Water Framework Directive
Miljövetenskap
Environmental Science

Donner, EricaMiddlesex University, UK ; University of South Australia, Australia (författare)
Wickman, TonieCity of Stockholm (författare)
Eriksson, Eva,1973-Technical University of Denmark, Denmark(Swepub:lnu)everab (författare)
Banovec, PrimožUniversity of Ljubljana, Slovenia (författare)
Mikkelsen, Peter SteenTechnical University of Denmark, Denmark (författare)
Ledin, AnnaTechnical University of Denmark, Denmark (författare)
Technical University of Denmark, DenmarkMiddlesex University, UK ; University of South Australia, Australia (creator_code:org_t)

Ingår i:Environmental Science and Pollution Research: Springer Science and Business Media LLC19:4, s. 1119-11300944-13441614-7499

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