Chemistry Journal of Moldova

THE POLLUTION SPECTRUM OF OLD PESTICIDES STORAGES IN MOLDOVA

Author(s):

Duca Gh., Bogdevich O., Cadocinicov O., Porubin D.


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Issue: 2012 Volume 7, no.1
Pages: 41-46
Keywords:

soil pollution, POPs, PAHs, pesticides.


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DOI:
dx.doi.org/10.19261/cjm.2012.07(1).23

Graphical Abstract: 
The inventory of old pesticide storages in Moldova executed by Ministry of Environment and World Bank showed a large quantity of polluted sites (near 1500) remains after the repacking and evacuation project. This work was made first of all for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). More that 15 % sites were determined as extra high polluted territory with the POPs concentration in soil more 50,0 mg/kg. They include some of the world's most harmful chemicals including highly toxic pesticides such as HCH, DDT; industrial chemicals such as PCBs. The management of domestic and hazardous wastes is considered as one of the most urgent environmental problems in Moldova.


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