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Dangerous flames: Uncontrolled combustion and fires on landfills
Landfills are not merely massive receptacles for our waste since they pose plenty of risks. It is common enough for explosions and uncontrolled fires to occur within them, claiming human lives every year. When waste, especially organic matter, decomposes without adequate control, it can generate flammable gases such as methane. This combustible compound, notorious for its ignition capacity, can ...
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EPA Proposes All Lead Service Lines Be Replaced within Ten Years
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed strengthening its Lead and Copper Rule to require water systems across the country to replace lead service lines within a decade. EPA is also proposing additional changes to protect public health. These include lowering the lead action level and improving sampling protocols utilized by water systems. The proposed Lead and Copper ...
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