Umweltgrenzwert
Umweltgrenzwert is a legally defined maximum level for a pollutant or environmental stressor within an environmental medium, such as air, water, soil, or noise. It represents the threshold that may not be exceeded to protect human health and ecosystems. The term is used in various regulatory contexts to express the concentration, mass, or intensity of a pollutant, often with a specified time averaging period (for example hourly, daily, or annual means).
Establishment and scope are determined by authorities at national, regional, or international levels. Umweltgrenzwerte may be
Compliance and enforcement involve monitoring programs conducted by environmental authorities, reporting obligations, and procedures to address
Relation to other terms can vary by jurisdiction. Umweltgrenzwert is related to Grenzwerte (limit values) but