6.1.7 Emissions to Soil and Groundwater

Factories prevent contamination by storing chemicals in bunded (secondary containment) areas, inspecting tanks and pipelines regularly and implementing spill response procedures. Proper storage, labelling, safety data sheets, worker training and wastewater testing prevent hazardous substances from reaching soil and groundwater.

Ask your supplier: how are chemicals stored and contained, and is there a documented inspection and spill-response routine?

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