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Characterisation Method Information

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:

Existing Characterisation Factors of Hg water emissions impact on morbidity

Characterisation Parameter	Category Indicator	Impact Indication Principle	Aspect	Substance	Quantity	Unit	Notes
CFactor	Morbidity	EPS/2000	Type =  Emission Direction =  Output Media =  Water Geography =  *	Hg	4.8E-03	p yr/kg