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Pesticides

Any chemical or substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of pests that damage or interfere with the growth of crops, shrubs, tress, timber and other vegetation useful to humans.

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treated wastewater

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Wastewater that has been subjected to one or more physical, chemical, and biological processes to reduce its potential of being health hazard.

treatment

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

(1) Any method, technique, or process designed to remove solids and/or pollutants from solid waste, waste-streams, effluents, and air emissions. (2) Methods used to change the biological character or ...

treatment plant

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A structure built to treat wastewater before discharging it into the environment.

treatment, storage, and disposal facility:

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Site where a hazardous substance is treated, stored, or disposed of. TSD facilities are regulated by EPA and states under RCRA.

tremie

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Device used to place concrete or grout under water.

trial burn

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

An incinerator test in which emissions are monitored for the presence of specific organic compounds, particulates, and hydrogen chloride.

Trichloroethylene (TCE):

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A stable, low boiling-point colorless liquid, toxic if inhaled. Used as a solvent or metal degreasing agent, and in other industrial applications.

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