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Identification and Spatial Analysis of Co-Occurring Pollution Sources of HCHs, PCBs, and PFASs in the EU and Potential Risks of Soil Pollution

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: , with 10% of these locations identified as potentially cocontaminated with more than one pollutant. The identified activities can serve as a starting point for EU Member States that are still in the process of creating, or planning to create, an inventory of historical and current pollution-related activities associated with soil contamination. Furthermore, the results serve as proof of concept to demonstrate the spatial co-occurrence of pollution-causing activities posing risks of cocontamination. The evidence provided by these data sets supports soil monitoring, targeted decision making, and environmental management practices.

Source: Environmental Science & Technology

DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.6c01518

Authors: Naila Hina, Juliane Glüge, Martin Scheringer

Institutions: ETH Zurich, Institute of Biogeochemistry and Pollutant Dynamics

Language: English

Topic: Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,500

Funder: HORIZON EUROPE Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment