Monitoring micropollutants in marine waters, can quality standards be met?

► Risk assessment of 33 single substances and mixtures in marine environment. ► From 2547 samples analyzed, 232 and 126 samples exceeded EQS and EAC, respectively. ► Highest risks observed for TBT, PBDEs, PCBs, and PAHs. ► All measured mixtures in the Belgian coastal environment may be of concern. ► Discussion on regulatory implication of environmental protection values.