Calculation of acceptable concentration from development areas

Calculation of acceptable concentration from development areas

Based on calculated acceptable load (kg/year) and calculated flow, an acceptable concentration (µg/l) from the area is also calculated, which can also be used as a limit value. It is possible to check an outlet concentration after measures and compare with this limit value, which can give answers to whether the acceptable load is achieved for the area or if additional measures are needed.

This calculated acceptable concentration requires a recipient calculation, with input of area/land use in the recipient watershed area, and also inputs of area and volume of the receiving water, with advantage also measured concentration data from the receiving water body (see the guide).