Who can make a difference?
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Causes of groundwater contamination
- Improper storage, handling, use, and disposal
of materials - Spills, leaks or other releases
- Overuse
- Improper disposal
- Clean-up involving dilution and dispersion
into soil - Poorly designed tanks
- Lack of barriers (e.g. impervious surface or
curbing)
What can you do?
Individual action
- Ask about the practices of local businesses
- Support businesses and industries that are
working to reduce hazardous waste - Purchase durable products with
reusable/recyclable components - Buy products and equipment that are not made of
hazardous materials and do not generate hazardous waste
Community action
- Sponsor a hazardous waste collection event
with support from local businesses, industries, and DEQ
representatives - Join campaigns to reduce hazardous waste