Support in the development of risk assessment procedures for river sediments

As part of the further development of its sediment policy, OVAM has set up various actions. Work is continuing on a standard procedure and a code of good practice for sediment research, a system for risk assessment for water beds and shores, a study 'Validation hotspots' has started, and a number of descriptive sediment studies for surface waters are being carried out. Sphere offers the expertise that can support OVAM and the appointed soil remediation experts and more specifically for the development of a system for risk assessments

Keywords:BIOMONITORING, SEDIMENT QUALITY ASSESSMENT, RISK ASSESSMENT

Disciplines:Geology, Ecology, Aquatic sciences, challenges and pollution, Environmental science and management, Other environmental sciences