Concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) are kept below maximum permissible limits on arable soils

Type: Effect

Links from: Item Link details Do not exceed the limits for the average annual rate of addition through sewage sludge of toxic elements on arable soils Do not use sewage sludge on arable land where the limits for PTEs have been exceeded or will be exceeded if the sludge is applied Do not use sewage sludge on arable soil that has not been properly sampled and analysed Do not use sewage sludge that has not been properly sampled and analysed on arable soils Do not use sewage sludge on arable land

View all links (top-down) Concentrations of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) are kept below maximum permissible limits on arable soils View all links (bottom-up)

Links to: Link details Item Maintain/improve chemical soil status Reduce concentrations of toxic elements within crops

Defra Project IF0131
Assessment of reduction in environmental burdens through targeted measures compared with whole farm approaches in cropping and livestock systems
© AERU, University of Hertfordshire
Friday 30 October 2009