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This site offers helpful information for safely handling, storing and disposing of Household Hazardous Materials.
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Household materials are categorized as hazardous
if they are corrosive, toxic, flammable and/or reactive. If not managed properly, they can seriously
harm the environment and human health.
Programs
Resources and Information
Publications and Reports
DNR Contacts
Kathleen Hennings
(515) 281-5859
Kathleen.Hennings@dnr.state.ia.us
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HHMs and Iowa's Water
- 78.8 percent of Iowans get their drinking water from groundwater sources; only six states rely
more on groundwater for a drinking source
- Nationwide, 41.9 percent of the population gets its drinking water from ground water
- If improperly used and disposed of, HHMs often end up in drinking water
- Contaminated water leads to water purity problems, often resulting in costly water treatment
- HHMs dumped in storm sewers can quickly contaminate surface water.
Surface water is also used as drinking water and is critical for fish and aquatic wildlife and recreation
- Wells are also susceptible to contamination from improper use or disposal of HHMs
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