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When people think of the term “sewage treatment plant,” one of the first things that one might recall is the stench. These plants treat human excrement and other organic materials—surely they have bad odors? The short answer is: Yes, sewage treatment facilities can smell—but not always, and not necessarily unpleasantly. How bad it smells depends…

Hazardous waste storage facilities are essential elements of environmental safety and compliance with regulations in industries from manufacturing to healthcare. The frequency with which such facilities are inspected is not only good practice—it is also a legal requirement enforced by federal, state, and sometimes local environmental protection agencies. But how frequently must these storage facilities…