Over time, the types of toxic chemicals and even the types of facilities that must report environmental releases to the EPA have increased. Despite the additions to TRI, the total amount of environmental releases countywide decreased 5.4 percent between 1995 and 1998. The amount of toxic waste transferred off-site increased 29.5 percent in the same time period. The report shows that the most common toxic chemicals released in Calhoun County include manganese, dichloromethane, toluene, xylene, chromium, trichloroethylene, copper and nickel. Severe exposure can cause death.
Inhalation can cause brain and speech damage, as well as liver, heart and renal problems.
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