Toxicological database of soil and derived products (BDT).
The Toxicological database of soil and derived products is a project firstly proposed by the Regional Environmental Authority of Apulia. Such a project aims to provide comprehensive and updated information on the regional environmental characteristics, on the pollution state of the regional soil, on the main pollutants and on the reclaim techniques to be used in case of both non-point (agricultural activities) and point (industrial activities) sources of pollution. The project's focus is on the soil pollution because of the fundamental role played by the soil in supporting the biological cycle. Furthermore, the reasons for the project are related both to the reduction of human health risks due to toxic substances ingestion (these substances are present in some ring of the eating chain), and to the recognition of the importance of the groundwater quality safety (primary source of fresh water in many Mediterranean Regions). The essential requirements of a data entry are the following: speed and simplicity of the data entry; reliability and stability of the database structures; speed, easiness and pliability of the queries. Free consultation of the database represents one of the most remarkable advantages coming from the use of an "open" system.
Uricchio
Vito Felice
VF
Istituto di Ricerca sulle Acque, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Bari, Italy. vito.uricchio@ba.irsa.cnr.it
D016208:Databases, Factual; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D005062:European Union; D005618:Fresh Water / Q000737:chemistry; D006801:Humans; D006814:Hungary; D007558:Italy; D011634:Public Health; D011640:Public Policy; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012989:Soil Pollutants / Q000032:analysis / Q000633:toxicity*; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical / Q000032:analysis / Q000633:toxicity*; D014881:Water Supply / Q000032:analysis*
D012989:Soil Pollutants; D014874:Water Pollutants, Chemical