Thread: Tire Disposal
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8/13/13, 2:21 PM   #15
Re: Tire Disposal
Charles Nungester
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Originally Posted by jjones752 View Post
Great idea: According to the EPA, "Oil that exudes into ground and surface water as a result of tire fires is a significant environment pollutant. In some cases, this may trigger Superfund cleanup status.
Air pollution is also produced by tire fires. Air emissions may include polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), benzene, styrene, phenols, and butadiene."
Nice way to screw up a joke.
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