Dangers of Hydrocarbon Contamination
Hydrocarbons have been contaminating our waterways for decades. Only relatively recently has
anyone, including governments, begun to handle and dispose of this hazard safely. Years of neglect
mishandling, and improper disposal have resulted in pollution of our oceans, rivers, lakes, streams and
underground waterways.
Studies have established the risks to human health associated, with hydrocarbon contaminated water.
Cancer, abnormal fetal development, internal organ damage, learning disabilities, and even death are
hazards identified with consuming water polluted with hydrocarbons, Hydrocarbons, Hydrocarbons
are considered hazardous at levels of one (1)
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