Determination of Environmental Quality Standards Proceeding from the Risk-Based Approach

Using the methodology of assessing the risk from carcinogenic and noncarcinogenic substances to public health, algorithms to estimate the standards for the quality of atmospheric air and potable water are considered. The acceptable levels of risks for various countries and impact groups are analyzed. It is shown that the levels of maximum permissible concentrations of these substances, calculated depending on the acceptable risks, are significantly lower than the current sanitary standards.