A computational framework for modelling the fate of selected toxic substances in the Meuse Basin

Within the scope of the research program of Integrated Water Management Working Group, new research, focused on developing a computer aided system for policy analysis of water management for international river basins, has been launched at Delft University of Technology. This paper refers to conceptual strategies included in creating a part of the computational framework that will be used to support policy analysis of water quality management. Moreover, it outlines major process formulations and process constants referring to modelling the fate of trace metals (Cd, Cu, Zn), PCBs, PAHs, triazines (atrazine, simazine) and pesticides (dichlorovos, mevinphos, lindane). The choice of these substances is tailored to the prevailing water quality concerns that exist in the Meuse basin.