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A multi media load model for the Baltic Sea.

W Klöpffer1, E Schmidt

  • 1C.A.U. GmbH, D-63303 Dreieich, Germany. w.kloepffer@cau-online.de

Environmental Science and Pollution Research International
|August 17, 2001
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This study analyzed chemical mass flows into the Baltic Sea, focusing on the precautionary principle. It reveals that even water-soluble substances can accumulate in marine environments, highlighting the need for comprehensive risk assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Marine Pollution
  • Risk Assessment

Background:

  • International chemical assessment prioritizes concentrations, excluding marine impacts.
  • The precautionary principle necessitates analysis of mass flows over concentrations.
  • Marine-relevant chemicals like lindane, HCB, and TBT were selected for study.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze chemical mass flows into the Baltic Sea using a precautionary approach.
  • To model the terrestrial-limnic to marine transfer of selected chemicals.
  • To assess the potential accumulation of water-soluble substances in the marine environment.

Main Methods:

  • Development and application of the 'Input/Output-load model'.
  • Analysis of mass flows rather than concentrations for selected chemicals.

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  • Modeling of a hypothetical water-soluble, low-vapor-pressure substance.

    • Main Results:

    • The model quantifies the yearly load shift and distribution into the Baltic Sea.
    • Water-soluble substances, often overlooked, can enter marine ecosystems in significant quantities.
    • Remobilization, unintended formation, and various source types are critical factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Mass flow analysis is crucial for understanding chemical impacts on marine environments.
    • The precautionary principle should guide chemical risk assessment, especially for marine areas.
    • Further research is needed to address the accumulation of persistent, water-soluble pollutants.