In 1996, total anthropogeneous emission of heavy metals reached 505 644 tonnes. Compared to 1990, total emission of heavy metals decreased by 466 656 tonnes. Except of Cd the decrease of emission was recorded at all assessed heavy metals. The maximum decrease of emission (by 203.5 tonnes) was recorded at Mn. In 1996, maximum emission reached Pb - 97.3 tonnes.

Trend in emission of heavy metals by sectors (in tonnes)

Trend in emission of heavy metals by sectors (in tonnes)

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Industrial sectors contribution to heavy metals emission in 1996

                                                                                                                            Source: SHMÚ