Chemical Contaminants

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January 1, 1 6 min read Definitions

Hazardous Substance Environmental Contaminants CERCLA SUPERFUND Chemical Contaminants Hazardous Waste Environmental Law

Hazardous substances refer to a wide array of contaminants that are regulated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). These substances include hazardous waste and chemical contaminants but exclude petroleum products due to a specific exemption.