Pesticides

Pesticides

Any chemical or substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of pests that damage or interfere with the growth of crops, shrubs, tress, timber and other vegetation useful to humans.

Industry: Agricultural chemicals

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Effluent

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Wastewater--treated or untreated--that flows out of a treatment plant, sewer, or industrial outfall. Generally refers to wastes discharged into surface waters.

Effluent guidelines

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Technical EPA documents which set effluent limitations for given industries and pollutants.

Extraction well

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A discharge well used to remove groundwater or air.

Extremely hazardous substances

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Any of 406 chemicals identified by EPA as toxic, and listed under SARA Title III. The list is subject to periodic revision.

Fabric philtre

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A cloth device that catches dust particles from industrial emissions.

Facilities plans

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Plans and studies related to the construction of treatment works necessary to comply with the Clean Water Act or RCRA. A facilities plan investigates needs and provides information on the ...

Facility emergency coordinator

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Representative of a facility covered by environmental law (e.g, a chemical plant) who participates in the emergency reporting process with the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).