Pollution

Pollution

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Pollution

Toxic chemicals that cause serious health and environmental effects. Health effects include cancer, birth defects, nervous system problems, and death due to massive accidental releases. Hazardous air ...

Nitrogen Oxides

Environment; Pollution

Nitrogen oxides are produced from burning fuels, including gasoline and coal. They react with volatile organic compounds to form smog, and become air pollutants included in acid rain.

coagulation

Environment; Pollution

Coagulation is an essential process in water and wastewater treatment operations. In potable water treatment, clarification of water using coagulating agents has been practiced from ancient times.

coliform bacteria

Environment; Pollution

A rod-shaped bacterium, especially Escherichia coli and members of the genus Aerobacter, found in the intestinal tract of humans and other animals. Its presence in water indicates fecal contamination ...

municipal solid waste

Environment; Pollution

Commonly known as trash or garbage (US), refuse or rubbish (UK) is a waste type consisting of everyday items that are discarded by the public.

collection of municipal solid waste

Environment; Pollution

The functional element of collection includes not only the gathering of solid waste and recyclable materials, but also the transport of these materials, after collection, to the location where the ...