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LEX-FAOC097999

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The maximum limits for dangerous substances serve as the basis for assessing the condition of soil and groundwater and for planning measures necessary to improve the condition of soil and groundwater. For the purposes of this Regulation, the maximum limits for dangerous substances are expressed as reference values and target values for these substances. The reference values for dangeroussubstances in soil are expressed in micrograms per dry mass of soil. A target value is a concentration of a dangerous substance in soil or groundwater at or below which the condition of the soil or groundwater is good, that is, safe for humans and the environment. The condition of soil or groundwater is satisfactory if the concentration of dangerous substances is between the reference values andtarget values for soil or groundwater.

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