Mineral micropollutant


Updated on 25/02/2019
Définition
Sens commun

Mineral active product, mainly metals or metalloids, whose accumulation, even at low concentrations, affects the environment and organisms. The main mineral micro pollutants controlled (from both natural and anthropical occurrence) are cadmium, mercury, copper, chromium, zinc, nickel, lead, etc.

Source
According to Seine-Normandie Water Agency
Review status
Soumis au comité de relecture.