English Abstract Based on the results of an inventory of possible dioxin
sources other than municipal solid waste (MCW) incinerators, a number of
sources not previously measured, are selected for additional measurements.
The results of all measurements carried out in the Netherlands, partly
supplemented with data from the literature were then elaborated into a total
estimate of the dioxin emissions in the Netherlands. In total, the emission
to air in 1991 was 484 g I-TEQ. Of that total, the MSW incinerators emit
the largest quantity, i.e. 80% of the total. The remainder of the
estimated yearly emission is destributed over 16 different process
categories. As a result of emission regulating developments it is expected
that the dioxin emission in the year 2000 will be descreased to 58 g
I-TEQ.
