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Do PRTR data cover all types of pollutants and all sources of pollution?

April 26, 2017cover Data pollutants pollution sources types

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Do PRTR data cover all types of pollutants and all sources of pollution?

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Because of national PRTR reporting requirements, including thresholds for pollutants and facilities, only a portion of all industrial pollution is being captured. Also, industrial facilities are not the only sources of pollution in North America.