Superfund fact sheet: Exposure pathways. Fact sheet

Technical Report · Tue Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1992

OSTI ID:6624101

The fact sheet describes exposure pathways, the different manners in which people can be exposed to hazardous materials. Explanations of several pathways involving surface waters, ground water, air, soil, and the food chain are given. The fact sheet is one in a series providing reference information about Superfund issues and is intended for readers with no formal scientific training.

• Research Organization: Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC (United States). Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
• OSTI ID: 6624101
• Report Number(s): PB-93-963306/XAB; OSWER--9230.0-05FSB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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