Industrial Discharges, Which Typically Include Toxic Substances from Production Processes

question 7

Multiple Choice

Industrial discharges, which typically include toxic substances from production processes, are subject to a permit process. This means that companies must:

• A) remove all toxic substances from discharge into sewers
• B) list the amount and type of discharges
• C) meet effluent standards set by the EPA
• D) remove all toxic substances from discharge into sewers and meet effluent standards set by EPA
• E) list the amount and type of discharges and meet effluent standards set by the EPA

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