Matthijsen AJCM ,
Jaarsveld JA van ,
Jong APJM de ,
Ros JPM ,
Schutter MAA ,
Vos JJ
16 p
in Dutch
1990
Toon Nederlands
English Abstract The emission measurements at the municipal solid waste
incinerator (MSW) in Leeuwarden show an average dioxin concentration of 101
ng TEQ/Nm3 (dry, 11% oxygen). The measured emission of chlorinated dioxins
and furans from this installation has to be considered high for this type of
installation. the yearly emission of these compounds is estimated to be 38g
TEQ/year. According to dispersion model calculations this emission
contributes considerably to the yearly mean deposition in the direct
surroundings, viz. on average 19 ng TEQ(M2.year) on an area of 20 x 20 km2
and a mazimum of 78 ng TEQ(m2.year) at 2,500 m North-East of the
installation. At this moment there is still a lack of knowledge about
further behaviour, deposition, uptake and fate in the cow, which makes it
possible to calculate the concentration in the milk of cows in the vicinity
of MSW's or other point sources. Deposition near Leeuwarden is comparable
with Zaandam, where increased levels in cow's milk have been found.
Therefore dioxin levels in milk from cows in the vicinity of Leeuwarden
should be considered.
