Abandoned mines also emit methane and can collapse or contaminate groundwater for decades.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/heatherfarmbrough/2023/07/14/how-a-swedish-tech-company-is-making-renewable-energy-from-abandoned-mines/

A failing septic system can cause untreated sewage to come to the surface or leach into nearby water bodies and contaminate groundwater.

Source: https://www.postandcourier.com/greenville/business/less-septic-more-sewer-greenville-co-seeks-new-rules-to-manage-rural-growth/article_194c51cc-f105-11ed-97f3-934c5afcb7c9.html

All health workers would be equipped for preventing and controlling infections and for safely disposing of exposed drugs so that they do not contaminate the environment.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/sop-developed-for-block-level-antimicrobial-resistance-committees-in-kerala/article67213987.ece

An envelope layer has a number of functions: Its stickiness means that individual microbes can clump themselves together into a colony, or "," and when enough microbes do this, it can clog pipes or contaminate medical equipment.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-05-secret-microbial-slime.html

A takeout of that conversation was that it would be best to inform her teammates of the situation, Butterworth having previously been careful not to let the injury contaminate her effervescent personality.

Source: https://berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au/sport/2023-12-16/butterworth-plays-through-extreme-pain/

Efforts to fight the fire and search for missing employees were stymied initially by the risk of further explosions and then by fears that fuel stored at the site could contaminate local waterways.

Source: https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/accessibility-issues-found-in-pie-ix-bus-rapid-transit-corridor

For Hiatt and others, there is only one clear stance: what God has consecrated, let man not contaminate.

Source: https://www.americanpress.com/2023/03/20/guest-commentary-holy-ground-in-cameron-parish/

I look forward to working with Chairman Gallagher to shine a light on how forced labor may contaminate our supply chains, and how we need to put an end to this going forward,” Krishnamoorthi said.

Source: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/05/04/bipartisan-lawmakers-send-letters-nike-adidas-others-demanding-answers-forced-labor/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bipartisan-lawmakers-send-letters-nike-adidas-others-demanding-answers-forced-labor

Or break down into microplastic particles that contaminate your compost and soil.

Source: https://www.thecherawchronicle.com/as-of-january-1-organic-waste-will-no-longer-be-allowed-in-your-residual-waste-how-can-you-successfully-start-composting-at-home-my-guide/

Some women are discouraged from touching or washing their genitals during their periods to eliminate the possibility that they might contaminate the water of a communal bathing area.

Source: https://kuenselonline.com/breaking-period-taboos/

Such emissions can contaminate water supplies, present public health risks and, depending how well vented they are, potentially ignite.

Source: https://www.bakersfield.com/news/activists-kern-officials-agree-on-need-to-address-leaky-oil-wells/article_0f25f828-114a-11ee-8309-0f28b58f2251.html

That was a fair point and even today maybe, but what is it that we would so much miss if we stopped polluting the air, contaminate the water we drink or poisoning the land we need for food by this irresponsible fossil industry?

Source: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/03/10/opinion/elon-musk-coming-for-alberta

They can also contaminate the soil through groundwater.

Source: https://www.lawsuit-information-center.com/pfas-lymphoma-risk.html

This is not only an added cost, but they will contaminate the ground where they are buried as well as the surrounding water tables.

Source: https://citynews.com.au/2023/letters-act-government-neglects-critical-social-needs/