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The major concerns about the environmental risks of MSW incinerators are the potential emission of contaminants into the air through exhaust stacks and into water through ash leachate. Proper planning to minimize environmental damage, as well as public education and involvement that directly address these issues, are essential to successful incineration programs.Air emissionsThe combustion of any substance will generate byproduct emissions that could be released to the air. The following air emissions are usually the main concerns associated with incineration facilities: metals, especially mercury, lead, and cadmium; organics such as dioxins and furans; acid gases such as sulfur dioxide and hydrogen chloride; particulate matter such as dust and grit; nitrogen oxides (which are ozone precursors); and other substances, such as carbon monoxide.People can be exposed to emissions directly by inhaling contaminated air, or by ingesting or having skin contact with contaminated soil and dust. A number of studies have suggested that ingestion and skin contact pose more significant risks than inhalation of emissions from MSW incineration facilities. Exposure can also occur indirectly by eating foods that have been contaminated with these substances. In addition to human health, plants and animals could also be adversely affected by emissions from incineration facilities. The ultimate effects will depend on the concentrations of the contaminants in emissions, the type of environmental controls employed, the height of the emission stack, the location of the facility, and prevailing weather and geographical conditions.One related concern is contamination of the area close to the incinerator, underneath its emissions plume. Whatever pollutants do escape are more likely to reach the ground closer to the incinerator. It is therefore particularly important to site an incinerator in as isolated an area as possible. In general, industrial areas make more sense than other areas because the contamination levels found there may already have induced the taking of precautions.Please visit our website at www.saypro.online Email: info@saypro.online Email: info@saypro.online Call: + 27 11 071 1903 WhatsApp: + 27 84 313 7407. Comment below for any questions and feedback. For SayPro Courses, SayPro Jobs, SayPro Community Development, SayPro Products, SayPro Services, SayPro Consulting, and SayPro Advisory visit our website to www.saypro.online