Umweltbundesamt
Leaching of heavy metals from the materials of fittings, valves, tap valves etc. into the drinking water has gained in interest and importance in recent years.read more
The present Federal Environmental Agency manual on the use of valuations in life cycle assessments addresses a burning issue in the environmental debate, namely the priority rankings that should be accorded to various environmental impacts. Apart from the concerns and rivalries aroused by this issue amongst the members of many disciplines, and the tremendous amount of attention it has attracted a...read more
As the “New Style Agency”, the Federal Environmental Agency, also known as the UBA, has been much talked about since its formation in 1974. Since then, the UBA has often provided the initiative for German environmental policy, supplied the facts and made suggestions – for new regulations and limiting values as well as for new techniques and processes. Over the past twenty-five years, it has become...read more
Following up the research project on „Requirements for Discharges of substances into waters“ (UBA-Texte 60/99) it seemed appropriate to convey the newly gained knowledge to industrial users of water-relevant substances. This was to be done in such a way that they themselves would be able to undertake an assessment of substances according to their environmental soundness. read more
The Waste Water Ordinance (Abwasserverordnung - AbwV) issued on the basis of Article 7 a of the Federal Water Act (Wasserhaushaltsgesetz - WHG) and Article 3 of the Waste Water Charges Act (Abwasserabgabengesetz - AbwAG) requires waste water and waste water discharges to be tested for the noxious effect of waste water ingredients, using biological test methods. The biotests prescribed by the Waste...read more
In the following, the report intends to provide orientation and conclusions for everybody involved in the business, e.g. politicians, scientists and representatives from companies or NGOs. The comments and recommendations are based on the informations, opinions and links gathered in this report. Since this report intended to show the diversity of initiatives, strategies, countries and people invol...read more
In the present study, an analysis of the algae growth inhibition test was performed, which included the theoretical background of response variable selection, the statistical properties of possible response variables, the statistical analysis of test results, the reasons for differences in toxicity parameters, and the interpretation of the test results. This was done by means of a literature surve...read more
Environmental and employment problems are among the most urgent challenges of our times. Over five million competitive workplaces lack in Germany, climatic changes are becoming apparent world-wide, therefore it is hardly surprising that from the point of view of the German population the solution of employment and environmental problems is of prime importance. read more
The UBA’s motto, For our environment (“Für Mensch und Umwelt”), sums up our mission pretty well, we feel. In this video we give an insight into our work.
