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Drinking Water Standards:
MCLG: 7 M.L. (million fibers per liter)
MCL: 7 M.L.
Asbestos Releases to Water and Land, 1987 to 1993 (in pounds):
| Top 5 States*: |
Water |
Land |
| PA |
0 |
2,945,049 |
| LA |
61 |
2,256,400 |
| TX |
0 |
1,737,200 |
| AR |
1,000 |
568,227 |
| VA |
0 |
480,000 |
| Major Industries*: |
Water |
Land |
| Asbestos products |
3,005 |
2,510,227 |
| Alkalis, chlorine |
1,973 |
2,256,404 |
| Industrial organic chems |
0 |
1,230,000 |
| Asphalt felts, coatings |
5 |
871,067 |
| Auto parts |
0 |
563,694 |
| Petroleum refining |
0 |
314,560 |
| Plastic pipes |
0 |
235,200 |
| Shipbuilding, repairing |
0 |
211,400 |
*Water/Land totals only include facilities with releases greater than a certain amount - usually 1000 to 10,000 lbs.
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