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Cleaning out a sludge pool

A digger removing sludge from pool, Rotowaro Carbonisation Plant

A digger removing sludge from a pool at Rotowaro Carbonisation Plant. Many industrial sites have been contaminated by toxic chemicals. Some of these sites are being cleaned up to prevent hazardous chemicals getting into the environment.

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Rights: Environment Waikato
Published: 18 June 2008Size: 66.21 KB
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