Background article HCH in EU (part 3)

In the previous articles, we introduced the legacy of the former pesticide and anti-parasitic drug Lindane (γ-HCH) in Europe (part 1) and illustrated the context of Conceptual Site Models (CSM) and the environmental and health risks of HCH-contaminated sites (part 2). In this article, we provide background information on two pilot sites covered by the “HCH in EU” project to explain the challenges faced, the successes achieved and the importance of contaminated site management.

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