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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.

Rights: Environment Waikato

Published: 18 June 2008Size: 66.21 KB

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