Table 2.
The average concentration of dioxins (homogeneous unit calculated in ppt TEQ in dry weight) in some different nations in Europe.
| Country | Year | Type of Soil | Source Area | Concentration | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 2013 | Soil | Contaminated sawmill site | 0.62–690,000 ppt | [66] |
| Russia | 2011 | Soil | Urban site | 8.2 ppt | [67] |
| Poland | 2015 | Soil | Urban site | 475.48–3039.27 ppt | [47] |
| Germany | 2007 | Soil | Alluvial flood plain of the river |
7680 ppt | [57] |
| Spain | 2006 | Topsoil | High industrial activity zones | 0.33–9.99 ppt | [71] |
| Slovakia | 2012 | Topsoil | Industrial site | 0.34 to 18.05 ppt | [72] |
| Austria | 2004 | Soil | Agricultural site | 0.05–23 ppt | [73] |