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The EPA uses a number of methods to control the release of pollutants into the environment. Setting standards for emissions from industry, motor vehicles and other sources, reduces the amount of pollutants released into the air, water and soil. Voluntary standards encourage businesses and other institutions to adopt ecologically sound procedures that not only help the environment, but often reduce costs as well. Funding the development and implementation of new technologies leads to improved characterization and treatment of contaminated waste sites, soils, and groundwater. Emergency response and cleanup activities help contain the effects of accidents and spills by limiting the damage they may cause to the broader environment.
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Air Pollution Control
Abatement,
Treatment
Pollution Control
Costs,
Pollution Control Technologies
Technology
Alternative Technologies,
Best Available Control Technology,
Biotechnology,
Clean Technologies,
Environmental Technology Verification,
Innovative Technologies,
Maximum Available Control Technology
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Treatment Technologies
Air Cleaning,
Air Sparging,
Biological Agents,
Bioremediation,
Clean Air Technology,
Dispersing Agents,
Dual Phase Extraction,
In Situ Flushing,
In Situ Oxidation,
In Situ Well Aeration,
Soil Vapor Extraction,
Soil Washing,
Solidification,
Solvent Extraction,
Sorbents,
Thermal Desorption
Waste Treatment
Combustion,
Land Treatment,
Natural Attenuation,
Remediation,
Risk Assessment,
Testing,
Treatment Storage and Disposal Facilities
Water Pollution Control
Pretreatment,
Primary Treatment,
Remediation,
Trading,
Wastewater Treatment
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