Characterisation Method Name: |
Hg water emissions impact on morbidity |
Version: |
1999 |
Date Completed: |
1999 |
Principal Method Name: |
EPS: equivalency method |
Method Description: |
Due to the global mixing processes, the same characterisation is used as for emissions of mercury to air "Hg air emissions impact on morbidity", i.e. 4.80×10 -3 person-years/kg Hg. |
Literature Reference: |
Steen B (1999b): A systematic approach to environmental priority strategies in product development (EPS). Version 2000 – Models and data of the default method CPM report Chalmers University of Technology Sweden |
Methodological Range: |
The flow group is emissions of mercury to water anywhere in the world, but at amounts that do not cause local thresholds to be exceeded. |
Notes: |
Characterisation Parameter | Category Indicator | Impact Indication Principle | Aspect | Substance | Quantity | Unit | Notes | ||||||||
CFactor | Morbidity | EPS/2000 |
|
Hg | 4.8E-03 | p yr/kg |