… approach can be universally applied, irrespective of the type of raw water source used, the size or the complexity of the water supply. For practical implementation … chemical, physical or radiological agent in the water supply system which may cause harm to public health. Hazardous events in the WSP context are incidents or …

… since 2007. last update on 29.12.2022 Flood risk management The enormous damage caused by recurring floods, illustrates how important it is to deal with precautionary … and river basin-wide management. This includes precautionary measures (e.g., land use planning, floodplain designation, flood-adapted construction, technical … (3) low probability - expected recurrence interval at least once in 200 years. By using these hazard and risk maps, citizens can identify existing hazards and risks …

… How is formaldehyde classified in the EU? Formaldehyde is a substance that has been used industrially for a long time and was originally mainly used to preserve … skin, causes severe skin burns and eye damage, toxic if inhaled, suspected of causing genetic defects and may cause an allergic skin reaction. Since June 2014, …

… on a literature review. Based on that it will be derived which test systems must be used in order to be able to make specific statements on the ecotoxicology of these materials. Selected test systems will be tested and adapted using selected fibrous and platelet materials as examples. In this way, …

… and to identify further need for action. On the one hand UBA supports the use of nanotechnology with ecological potential and it funds innovations suited to … for the testing of dissolution and dispersion stability of nanomaterials, and the use of the data for further environmental testing and assessment strategies … and to identify further need for action. On the one hand UBA supports the use of nanotechnology with ecological potential and it funds innovations suited to …

… on 15.03.2016 What are dioxins and dioxine-like PCBs? Dioxin is the common term used to refer to a group of chlorinated dioxins and furans of similar chemical … toxicological assessment of dioxins. These 17 compounds (7 dioxins, 10 furans) are used to assess toxicity, which is expressed as a toxic equivalent (TEQ) in relation …

… and for operating the rough and fine dosing systems. The rough dosing systems are used to add large amounts of water, which can be pre-mixed according to experimental … the internet. The components designed for the FSA-DB have preferably been developed using open source software. Data recall facility and evaluation For data recall and …

… to society. At the same time, releases of chemicals along their entire life cycle cause pollution of air, water and soil. This often leads to adverse effects on human … Chemicals Management ( SAICM ) was established in 2006. The Strategic Approach focuses on the entire life cycle of a chemical and relies on the participation of all … In close cooperation with the German Ministry for the Environment ( BMUV ) and using the broad expertise of UBA, the NFP promotes communication on relevant topics …