Concept information

pollution > contamination

Preferred term

contamination  

Definition

  • Introduction into or onto water, air, soil or other media of microorganisms, chemicals, toxic substances, wastes, wastewater or other pollutants in a concentration that makes the medium unfit for its next intended use.

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URI

http://www.eionet.europa.eu/gemet/concept/1752

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