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Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste. Hazardous Waste. Who it hurts? Fish, Birds, and other Wildlife Humans – more children (concentration higher) than adults Cancers, respiratory, digestive. Hazardous Waste. Water Soluable Contaminants – stuff that dissolves in water –(fertilizers and pesticides)

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Hazardous Waste

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  1. Hazardous Waste

  2. Hazardous Waste Who it hurts? Fish, Birds, and other Wildlife Humans – more children (concentration higher) than adults Cancers, respiratory, digestive

  3. Hazardous Waste • Water Soluable Contaminants – stuff that dissolves in water –(fertilizers and pesticides) • Light Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (LNAPLs) do not dissolve in water but float on top because less dense (oil, gasoline, jet fuel) • Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquids (DNAPLs) do not dissolve in water but sink because heavier (PBCs- Transformers and TCE-chlorinated solvents) • Sediment – soil that can be transported in water – usually due to erosion and can block fish gills • Organic Material – contains bacteria (fecal material)

  4. Hazardous Waste Table HWHazardous Substance Home Inventory • Create a chart of 6 columns & 6 rows • Item Number (you will need to locate 5) • Location (Kitchen, Bathroom, Workshop, Garage, Other) • Product Name • Active Ingredients • Cautions/ Disposal Instructions • Classification (corrosive, flammable, toxic, irritant, reactive)

  5. Hazardous Waste Table Hazardous Substance Home Inventory

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