Expected (quantified) results

• Support instrument for decision making in the management of the persistent organic pollutants by creating a data base comprising measurements of the POP class substances in the aquatic environment, sediments, animal tissue (macro-invertebrates and fish of economic interest
• Study regarding the impact of persistent organic pollutants on aquatic ecosystems and human health
• Methodological guideline for monitoring and management of the POP pollution in surface aquatic ecosystems in order to reduce risk on human health and on environment by adapting the best practices provided by the Norwegian University of Life Sciences
• Integrated computer model correlating the emission standards with the environmental standards for the detected pollutant classes
• Good practices guideline
• GIS map of the distribution of the persistent organic pollutants in the Mureș catchment area