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Describe how compaction lithifies sediments.
Pollutants
Substances that contaminate the environment, which can be chemical substances, physical, or biological agents.
Public Water Systems
Public water systems refer to the systems that provide the public with water for drinking, cooking, and bathing, through pipes and other constructed conveyances, and which comply with certain regulatory standards.
Toxic Substance
A toxic substance is a chemical or compound that can cause harm to humans, animals, or the environment when ingested, inhaled, or comes in contact with skin.
Imminent Hazard
A situation that poses an immediate and significant risk to health, safety, or the environment.
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