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Substance and pollutant

Purification

Updated on 13/07/2018
Définition
Sens commun
Transfer of live bivalve molluscs into tanks fed by clean seawater, in which the animals are placed during the time needed for eliminating or reducing microbiological contaminants, to make them fit for human consumption.
Source
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and IOWater

Stormwater overflow

Updated on 19/06/2018
Définition
Sens commun

Runoff driving matters accumulated on waterproofed surfaces of a farm (loafing sheds/pens, herd crossing areas, manure storage areas, etc), when no arrangement is made to collect these flows.

Source
According to Rhine-Meuse Water Agency

Emergent substance

Updated on 13/07/2018
Définition
Sens technique

Substance gradually found in the environment when monitoring and analytical techniques are improving. Emerging pollutants currently found are: steroids, medicines (antibiotics, hormones), the degradation products of non-ionic detergents, disinfectants, phthalates, flame retardants, antioxidants, etc. They are characterized by their long-term effects on health, such as the development of cancer, due to their accumulation and persistence, even at very low doses.

Source
According to Rhine-Meuse Water Agency

National Environmental Health Plan

Updated on 13/07/2018
Définition
Sens technique
National plan to address the concerns of the French people about the health consequences in the short and medium term of exposure to certain pollutants in their environment; the National Environmental Health Plan (PNSE) must integrate eco-toxicology and eco-epidemiology in conventional sanitary approaches. It covers the whole population and involves many stakeholders: Associations for Environmental Protection, Ministries of the Environment, Health, Labour, Agriculture, Economy, and many agencies and research teams.
Source
According to Rhine-Meuse Water Agency, Ministry of Health and Ministry for the Environment

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

Updated on 13/07/2018
Définition
Sens technique
Group of more than 100 different organic compounds consisting of several benzene rings. Some of them are persistent and carcinogenic. The polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, better known by the acronym PAH, are generally formed during the incomplete combustion of coal, oil, gas, waste or other organic substances.
Source
According to Rhine-Meuse Water Agency

Regional Phytosanitary Group

Updated on 04/07/2018
Définition
Sens technique
Working Group established under the Prefect's authority in each region, with the aim of implementing actions to reduce water pollution by pesticides, based on the approach (analysis, action plan, assessment) recommended by the orientation committee for farming practices respectful of the environment (CORPEN).
Source
According to Rhine-Meuse Water Agency

Authorization or declaration subject to the Environmental Code

Updated on 13/07/2018
Définition
Sens technique
This term includes declarations and authorizations related to the Water Law, declarations and authorizations related to Classified Facilities for Environmental Protection (ICPE), authorizations for Inert Waste Storage Facilities (ISDI), etc. However, according to the principle of independence of the regulations, this term does not include authorizations or declarations under another code, the Urban Planning Code in particular.
Source
According to Rhine-Meuse Water Agency