2. Lome, Togo - AFRICA

Waste incinerator is located close to some farms. Fly ash and bottom ash are visible on the ground and could contaminate crops. No concentration data are available – which is typical for these areas but levels are likely to be medium – high.



Source categories of waste contamination by POPs:

Waste Incineration  Waste Incineration



POPs Persistent Organic Pollutants :
  Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and dibenzofurans (dioxins)