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Pollution Prevention (P2)

Pollution Prevention at POTWs: Case Studies

This brochure presents case studies of five projects carried out under the pilot program in FY 1991 to demonstrate how municipalities can benefit from pollution prevention. The case studies outline the goals and strategies employed by each of the grant recipients. In addition, they highlight program accomplishments and resolution of problems encountered by recipients, where possible. 

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