Some Programs for Reduction of Environmental Pollution in Slovenia
Part II: Preliminary national list of dangerous substances for aquatic environmentViktor Grilc
National Institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana, Hajdrihova 19, 1000 Slovenia, viktor.grilc@ki.si
Absrtract
Some actions towards reduction of aquatic and terrestrial environment pollution
with dangerous substances, emitted from various sources, especially industrial
and municipal, on the national level of Slovenia are presented and critically
discussed. Industry and agriculture contributes mostly to the pollution of
aquatic environment. Various intake routes are present: direct use of chemicals,
emissions by wastewaters, air emissions and waste disposal. Most of surface and
ground water bodies are affected. Regarding their protection, primary concern is
given to the use of most dangerous substances and to the emission reduction of
untreated wastewaters. A preliminary list of most dangerous substances for
Slovene aquatic environment has been set up consisting 92 substances, based on
exposure and immission data.
Keywords: aquatic pollution prevention, dangerous substances, national list