Dieldrin in the topsoil (0-10 cm) in various land use-soil type combinations

What can be seen: Dieldrin content (Relative to median) for topsoil (0-10cm) for 5 land use-soil type combinations in the Netherlands. Explanation: The product is mainly used in arable farming. Although this plant protection product has been off the market since 1984, concentrations are still being found; the agent is persistent, i.e. it is poorly degradable. There is a background value in the form of a sum standard (together with aldrin and endrin), which is 15 μg/kg. What is the Value: warning effect. The reader sees how long these pesticides remain in the environment. Even if there is a policy to prohibit the sale, you are still not rid of it, because the remains of previous years are still in the environment. Important for: Ecological capital and ecosystem services. Diffuse soil pollution affects the possibilities for utilizing ecosystem services.