Open AccessThe Pollution Spectrum of Old Pesticides Storages in Moldova
Author(s) -
Gheorghe Duca,
O. Bogdevich,
O. Cadocinicov,
D. Porubin
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
chemistry journal of moldova
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.275
H-Index - 5
eISSN - 2345-1688
pISSN - 1857-1727
DOI - 10.19261/cjm.2012.07(1).23
Subject(s) - pesticide , pollution , hazardous waste , christian ministry , pollutant , environmental protection , environmental chemistry , organochlorine pesticide , environmental science , environmental pollution , chemistry , waste management , ecology , engineering , philosophy , theology , organic chemistry , biology
The inventory of old pesticide storages in Moldova executed by Ministry of Environment and World Bank showed a large quantity of polluted sites (near 1500) remains after the repacking and evacuation project. This work was made first of all for Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). More that 15 % sites were determined as extra high polluted territory with the POPs concentration in soil more 50,0 mg/kg. They include some of the world's most harmful chemicals including highly toxic pesticides such as HCH, DDT; industrial chemicals such as PCBs. The management of domestic and hazardous wastes is considered as one of the most urgent environmental problems in Moldova.