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  • Article from 05.03.2025 | Last changed: 05.03.2025

    Distributing drinking water

    … to OECD TG 309 Literature review and assessment of available toxicological data for PFAS REACH: Guidance and Methods for the Identification and Assessment of PMT/vPvM …

  • Article from 19.07.2024 | Last changed: 19.07.2024

    Questions and Answers on Water Reuse

    … not removed sufficiently thoroughly from the waste water, risks to human health, soil, groundwater, plants and animals result.  The three-stage waste water treatment … The possible contamination of groundwater depends, among other things, on the soil and the climate. Studies have shown that water reuse can cause groundwater … (e.g. with pharmaceutical products). In the interest of sustainable groundwater and soil protection, water reuse must therefore obey the precautionary principle. For …

  • Article from 14.04.2023 | Last changed: 16.08.2023

    Micropollutants in Water Bodies

    … pathways, e.g. through effluents from sewage treatment plants, wash-off from soils, leaching via precipitation, infiltration or direct application in water … pathways, e.g. through effluents from sewage treatment plants, wash-off from soils, leaching via precipitation, infiltration or direct application in water …

  • Article from 24.06.2020 | Last changed: 25.06.2020

    RESCUE – Resource-Efficient Pathways to Greenhouse-Gas-Neutrality

    picture symbolizing the interdependencies between greenhouse gas emissions and raw material use

    … In this context, relevant resources and raw materials include land, water, soil, air, flow resources like wind or solar energy, ecosystem services, next to … the RESCUE-project The Green-scenarios are published in the RESCUE-study and were presented in November 2019 during an international conference . The RESCUE study … In this context, relevant resources and raw materials include land, water, soil, air, flow resources like wind or solar energy, ecosystem services, next to …

  • Landing page from 26.11.2025

    Topics

    … Chemicals Climate | Energy Digitalisation Economy | Consumption Health Noise Soil | Land Sustainability | Strategies | International matters Transport Waste | …

  • Article from 17.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Switchgear

    Illustration of a typical gas-insulated switchgear

    … into force on 11 March 2024 ECHA announces next steps for the evaluation of the PFAS restriction dossier Proposal for a restriction of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) EU Regulation on fluorinated greenhouse gases SF 6 has been used for many … substance accumulates in the atmosphere. Fluorinated alternatives fall under the PFAS definition Electrical switchgear containing fluorinated greenhouse gases is …

  • Article from 08.10.2020 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Application domains and emission reduction

    … More information can be found in the AAP database. Studies and reports Here we only present some of our general studies and reports. Further reports can be found on our … safety measures, depending on the system type and installation site. This study presents a strategic plan for a broader use of hydrocarbon refrigerants in Germany. …

  • Article from 27.06.2025 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    German emissions of fluorinated greenhouse gases

    … in Germany Emissions and Emission Projections of HFC, PFC and SF6 in Germany - Present State and Development of a Monitoring System Emissionen, Aktivitätsraten und …

  • Article from 20.07.2023 | Last changed: 10.10.2025

    Persistent fluorinated greenhouse gases

    The atmospheric concentration increases. It was 10 ppt in 2020.

    … concentrations continue to rise due to longevity. PFCs belong to the group of PFAS. Currently, a restriction proposal on PFASs is being discussed under REACH . Basic information on PFCs, areas of … concentrations continue to rise due to longevity. PFCs belong to the group of PFAS. Currently, a restriction proposal on PFASs is being discussed under REACH. …

  • Article from 24.07.2019 | Last changed: 04.11.2021

    Safe management of drinking water supplies

    Scheme of the Water Safety Plan concept: What can go wrong in our water supply? What risks does this cause for our supply? How can we control them? How do we know that they are under control?

    … understanding of these processes facilitates early identification of potentially present weaknesses. last update on 24.07.2019 The water safety plan (WSP) approach … and which encompasses the expertise required for a comprehensive risk assessment is presented is a prerequisite for successful WSP implementation. The description of … Substances Literature review and assessment of available toxicological data for PFAS Reducing the input of chemicals into waters: trifluoroacetate (TFA) as a …

  • Article from 23.04.2025 | Last changed: 23.06.2025

    Research and development projects on nanomaterials

    Nano structures

    … is significant to understand in which form and amount engineered nanomaterials are present in the environment. The research project aims to develop an OECD test … is significant to understand in which form and amount engineered nanomaterials are present in the environment. The research project aims to develop an OECD test …

  • Article from 15.03.2016 | Last changed: 15.03.2016

    Dioxins

    Dioxin

    … a result of forest fires and volcanic eruptions. Dioxins (but not furans) are also present in 200 million-year-old kaolin soils. Dioxins are also formed in varying volumes in all chemical production …