and toxicity. Some types of hazardous waste are specifically listed in regulations.

Water pollution

One of the most devastating effects of industrial waste is water pollution. For many industrial processes, water is used which comes in contact with harmful chemicals. These chemicals may include organic compounds (such as solvents), metals, nutrients or radioactive material. If the wastewater is discharged without treatment, groundwater and surface water bodies--lakes, streams, rivers and coastal

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