Table 5.5 - Estimated area of point sources and contaminated land in Europe
Source: See table
Source | Landuse (km2) | Potentially contaminated area (km2) |
---|---|---|
Built-up area (incl housing, industry, traffic area) | 100 000200 0001 | 24 00048 0002 |
Mining area (incl mining industries & spoil dumps) | 50 000100 0003 | 15 00030 0004 |
Military sites | 12 00024 0005 | 720014 4006 |
Landfills | 200045007 | 120027008 |
Total | - | 47 40095 100 |
The area of potentially contaminated sites has been estimated assuming the following: