RISK ASSESSMENT SUPPORTING THE FINAL RULE FOR SOLVENT-CONTAMINAT...

Courtesy Recent Science Inventory records from the EPA  Fri, 11/13/2009 - 12:43

This analysis evaluates potential risks due to release of solvents from laundry sludge and disposable wipes sent to a landfill.

Receptors for air and groundwater in lined and unlined landfills were evaluated. The potential solvent concentrations were calculated to determine the solvent loadings from the wipes and sludge.

The mass based solvent quantity loadings were compared to the risk based loadings to determine the risk potential for specific solvents.

This risk analysis also addressed previous peer reviewers? and general public...

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