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  2. Ammonia pollution - Wikipedia

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    Ammonia also has effects on aquatic ecosystems and decreases the biodiversity. [5] Ammonia is toxic to aquatic life which leads to increased amounts of fish deaths. [6] Ammonia pollution also leads to eutrophication. Eutrophication is the growth of algae that kills other aquatic life and creates dead zones.

  3. Anaerobic lagoon - Wikipedia

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    As pH or temperature increases, so does the amount of volatilized ammonia. [15] Once ammonia has been volatilized, it can travel as far as 300 miles, [13] and at closer ranges it is a respiratory irritant. [5] Acidification and eutrophication of the ecosystem surrounding the lagoons could be caused by prolonged exposure to volatilized ammonia. [16]

  4. List of Superfund sites in Texas - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of Superfund sites in Texas designated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) environmental law. The CERCLA federal law of 1980 authorized the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a list of polluted locations requiring a long-term response to clean up hazardous material contaminations. [1]

  5. New Report Says Texas Waterway Pollution Worst in the Nation

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    Texas has the dubious distinction of leading the nation in polluted waterways. A new report draws upon self disclosed data by industrial facilities provided to the EPA. The study counted 17 ...

  6. List of highly toxic gases - Wikipedia

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    Toxic: a chemical that has a median lethal concentration (LC 50) in air of more than 200 parts per million (ppm) but not more than 2,000 parts per million by volume of gas or vapor, or more than 2 milligrams per liter but not more than 20 milligrams per liter of mist, fume or dust, when administered by continuous inhalation for 1 hour (or less if death occurs within 1 hour) to albino rats ...

  7. Thousands of people accidentally mix ammonia and bleach ... - AOL

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    Combining bleach and ammonia creates a poisonous chloramine gas that can cause irritation and injury to the lungs. Here's what to do if you're exposed. Thousands of people accidentally mix ammonia ...

  8. Bees and toxic chemicals - Wikipedia

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    Tecoma stans is a nontoxic plant, but honey from its flowers is poisonous. [36] [37] Plants including Rhododendron and heathers produce the neurotoxin grayanotoxin. This is toxic to humans but not to bees. Honey from these flowers can be psychoactive, or even toxic to humans. [38] Honey can ferment and produce ethanol. Animals, such as birds ...

  9. Ammonium sulfamate - Wikipedia

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    Ammonium sulfamate is considered to be only slightly toxic to humans and other animals, making it appropriate for amateur home garden, professional and forestry uses. [5] It is generally accepted to be safe for use on plots of land that will be used for growing fruit and vegetables intended for consumption. It corrodes brass, copper, and iron.