Illegal waste disposals are very frequent in this region. Without immediate proof, fining is difficult. For this purpose, the bulk of the mobile equipment to be purchased under this project is foreseen to strengthen the Inspectorate in its law enforcement function. The old equipment needs to be replaced to comply with current standards. Increased and strengthened environmental monitoring capacity provides the basis for the reduction of environment contamination, the improvement of living standards and the promotion of sustainable economic development.

Hungarian registration number: SH 3/10

• To provide the necessary information on polluted (e.g. landfills) and contaminated sites to decision makers preventing or taking action against illegal behaviour
• To improve the living standards and the promotion of sustainable economic development.

The Middle-Danube Valley Inspectorate of Environment Protection, Nature Conservation and Water Management as well as the population of 3.5 million people.

Up-grade of the existing laboratory equipment and completion of this equipment with mobile measurement and analyses devices. Training of the equipment users.

Risultati raggiunti:  

• The project has been fully implemented in accordance with the expected results. Consequently,
• Improved emissions control enabling the Government Office of Pest County to fully implement and enforce the Hugarian Waste Management Act, in particular with regard to illegally polluted and contaminated sites.
• Laboratory equipment has been modernised and complemented, namely through mobile measurement and analysis devices. The Government Office can now also comply with EU regulations.
• 115 new air monitoring and  laboratory equipment have been delivered and installed.
• Two air quality measurement vehicles have been procured.
• Improved capacity of staff operating and monitoring the system following provision of training.

Risultati principali attesi:  

Fase 2 20.01.2011 - 30.06.2016   (Completed)