Main Title |
Perspective on Human Exposure to PCDDs (Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins) and PCDFs (dibenzofurans) Emitted From Municipal Waste Combustors. |
Author |
Hattemer-Frey, H. A. ;
Travis, C. C. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.;Department of Energy, Washington, DC. |
Publisher |
1989 |
Year Published |
1989 |
Report Number |
CONF-890422-1; AC05-84OR21400; |
Stock Number |
DE89008725 |
Additional Subjects |
Dioxin ;
Furans ;
Incinerators ;
Man ;
Air ;
Ecological Concentration ;
Environmental Exposure ;
Environmental Exposure Pathway ;
Fires ;
Food Chains ;
Industrial Plants ;
Milk ;
Municipal Wastes ;
Paper Industry ;
Public Health ;
Risk Assessment ;
Soils ;
Vehicles ;
ERDA/560300 ;
ERDA/570000 ;
Chlorinated hydrocarbons ;
Air pollution effects(Human)
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DE89008725 |
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07/26/2022 |
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15p |
Abstract |
This paper discusses the following key issues concerning human exposure to polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and dibenzofurans (PCDFs) emitted from modern municipal waste combustors (MWCs): (1) Are MWCs the major source of PCDD/PCDF input into the environment; (2) Are environmental concentrations around MWCs substantially elevated relative to background levels; and (3) Are MWCs the major source of human exposure to PCDDs and PCDFs. Current scientific evidence indicates that: (1) combustion sources in general (including steel mills, copper melting plants, motor vehicles, hospital incinerators, and MWCs) are major sources of PCDD/PCDF input in the environment; (2) environmental concentrations of PCDDs and PCDFs around operating MWCs are not substantially elevated; and (3) 99% of human exposure to PCDDs and PCDFs is from background environmental contamination, even for individuals living near a modern municipal waste combustor. 43 refs., 4 tabs. |
Supplementary Notes |
International conference on municipal waste combustion, Hollywood, FL, USA, APRIL 11, 1989. |
Availability Notes |
Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products. |
Category Codes |
57Y; 68A; 97R |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
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NT |
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NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
931305534 |
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CAT |