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HERO ID

4593443

Reference Type

Journal Article

Title

Existence of priority pollutants in Greek surface waters and legal instruments for their protection in compliance with 76/464/EEC Directive

Author(s)

Lekkas, T; Kolokythas, G; Nikolaou, A; Kostopoulou, M; Kotrikla, A; Gatidou, G; Thomaidis, N; Golfinopoulos, S; Makri, C; Babos, D; Vagi, M; Stasinakis, A

Year

2001

Page Numbers

524-533

Web of Science Id

WOS:000175780700067

Abstract

The occurrence of 92 toxic compounds, 64 of which belong to priority compounds of List 11, candidates for List I, of 76/464/EEC Directive, was studied in surface waters and wastewater through the developed network of 62 sampling stations, which covers the whole Greek territory. The analytical determination was performed by Purge and Trap-Gas chromatography-Mass spectrometry for volatile and semivolatile organic compounds, Gas Chromatography-Electron Capture Detection for organochlorine insecticides, Gas Chromatography-Nitrogen Phosphorous Detection for organophosphorous insecticides, High Performance Liquid Chromatography for herbicides, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry for metals and organotin compounds. Water quality objectives (WQO) and Emission limit values (ELV) have been laid down in national legal framework for a number of compounds.