Examples
Examples
In the map below, you can find examples of water protection measures within this topic. These actions are picked from the Bank of Actions - if you are interested to browse other water protection actions, visit the Bank of Actions.
Agriculture
Awareness raising
Hazardous materials
Littering etc.
Oil spill prevention
Research and monitoring
Shipping and boating
Stormwater management
Strategies and programs
Wastewater management
Other
Drainage basin
Study of micro litters in storm waters
Actor: City of Turku ● Year: 2015 ● Address: Puolalankatu 5, Turku, Finland
Field survey and laboratory analysis on micro litters in storm waters.
Description
Microlittering of urban streams and storm water sewers in the City of Turku area was examined. Water samples were taken from urban streams and storm water sewers. Then the quality and quantity of micro litters was analysed from each sample, and a FTIR analysis (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy) was implemented on chosen particles.
Benefits
The study was continuation for a previous analysis of micro litters in sea and waste water. As a result of these studies, the City of Turku now has a rough idea about the amounts and sources of micro litters in its water bodies. Further investigation is still needed, but the results are already used in awareness raising campaigns and in planning large event waste management.
Background information
This kind of research activities are not obligatory to municipalities. The study was conducted in cooperation with Aalto University and the Turku University of Applied Sciences. Results can be utilized in further research and in awareness raising campaigns as well as in waste management plans and measures.
Further information
Name: Pekka Salminen ● Email: pekka.salminen (a) turku.fi ● Web page: www.turku.fi
