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T1 Hot Spot Assessment Diagnostic Tool for SIDS - CEP Technical Report 95
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A1 Caribbean Environment Programme, 
K1 Small Island Developing States
K1 watershed management
K1 pollution source
K1 pollution
K1 Saint Lucia
YR 2016
FD 2016
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/40302
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/40302
NO This technical report presents a comprehensive field assessment tool, specifically crafted for rapid evaluation of pollution risks at sites that may threaten freshwater and coastal water quality. As a diagnostic resource, it guides field personnel through structured checklists organized by land use type—residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural—ensuring a thorough, objective survey of potential pollutant sources. The approach relies on tangible indicators tied to physical, chemical, and biological contamination, minimizing subjectivity and training requirements. Notably, the tool assigns weighted scores to variables based on their likelihood to impact environmental quality, such as soil degradation, chemical storage, waste management, and proximity to sensitive watercourses. These scores enable immediate prioritization of sites for further investigation and targeted intervention, optimizing efforts to safeguard the northwestern coastal waters of Saint Lucia.
NO https://www.unep.org/cep/
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 18, 2026