Industrial source

Industrial source

Any of a large number of sources -- such as manufacturing operations, oil and gas refineries, food processing plants, and energy generating facilities -- that emit substances into the atmosphere.

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Industry/Domain: Pollution control
Category: Air pollution
Company: ARB
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