Atmospheric mercury pollution: the current methodological framework outlined by environmental legislation
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Abstract Mercury is a toxic pollutant that exists in the atmosphere several forms, operationally identified according to their chemical and physical characteristics. The problem of atmospheric mercury pollution has recently received increasing attention, as evidenced by numerous European regulations issued last years. normative question closely related methodological one, quantification species strictly linked sampling analysis methods. Due different bioavailability, airborne forms detection fundamental both outdoor indoor (i.e., workplace) environments. This paper presents an overview legislation on pollution, with particular attention Italian legislation. Starting from regulatory protocols, framework for was reviewed, underlining limits problems methodologies providing new guidance analysis. Regulatory updates have led great specificity quantification, which distinguished For workplace environments, all gaseous particulate mercury) are required be quantified legislation; contrary, only compounds monitored conditions. It hence appears primary importance monitoring operator chooses analytical method correctly adheres regulations. Detailed norms describe how carry conditions, preventing operator’s arbitrariness, otherwise can lead underestimation/overestimation.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1873-9318', '1873-9326']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11869-021-01044-4