Contamination

Deutsch: Verschmutzung / Español: Contaminación / Português: Contaminação / Français: Contamination / Italiano: Contaminazione /

A Contamination is Introduction into water, air, and soil of microorganisms, chemicals, toxic substances, wastes, or wastewater in a Concentration that makes the medium unfit for its next intended use. Also applies to surfaces of objects, buildings, and various household and agricultural use products.
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A contamination is pollution.
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A Contamination is any physical, chemical. biological, or radiological substance found in a water source. Contamination can be naturally occurring or manmade.
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A Contamination is the introduction of harmful or hazardous matter into the environment

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