Data on human-generated contamination sources, pathways of human exposure, and health impacts. Every sphere has its own contaminants subclass for pollutants within that medium — this twig specifically addresses the human side: where contamination originates from human activity and how it affects human populations.
Scope
- Industrial emission points: Factory stacks, discharge pipes, point-source pollution locations
- Hazardous waste sites: Contaminated land registries, brownfield databases
- Pollution regulations: Emission permits, discharge limits, compliance monitoring
- Human disease distribution: Spatial epidemiology, disease clusters, health exposure mapping
- Human exposure assessment: Dose-response models, proximity analysis to contamination sources
Distinction from Other Contaminant Subclasses
Each sphere has a _contaminants subclass — but they describe different things:
- Atmosphere contaminants: Pollutants in the air (NO₂, PM2.5)
- Hydrosphere contaminants: Pollutants in water (heavy metals, microplastics)
- Anthroposphere contaminants: The human source and human impact — where pollution comes from, and what it does to people
Leaves
| Leaf | Question | Lens | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric Deposition and Emissions | What atmospheric emissions and deposition loads are modeled for this area? | member | |
| Bathing Water Quality | Is bathing water suitable and safe for human recreational use at this location and time? | member | Water contamination measurements are interpreted as potential human exposure during bathing. |
| Environmental Noise & Air Transport | What noise levels and exposure zones exist at this location? | primary |
Classical Theme Mappings
| Standard | Theme | Link |
|---|---|---|
| ISO 19115 | Health | Health |
| ISO 19115 | Environment | Environment |
| INSPIRE | Human Health and Safety | Human Health and Safety |