ISSN:
1747-6593
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Following adoption of the EC Directive 86/280/EEC, three major point sources of pentachlorophenol (PCP) were identified in the River Forth catchment. At least one of these was known to be causing serious water pollution. While methods to determine low concentrations of PCP in the environment were being developed, discussions were held with the dischargers on ways to eliminate PCP from their effluent. Despite the additional costs involved, agreement was reached on the substitution of alternative, biodegradable fungicides. Although these major polluting discharges of PCP have now been eliminated, background levels of PCP found in rivers in the Forth River Purification Board's area show that other minor sources of PCP remain, indicative of the widespread use of this powerful and persistent fungicide.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1747-6593.1989.tb01441.x
