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Hey Bunya apparently, one litre of sump oil can contaminate one million litres of water.

Inappropriate disposal
Unfortunately, not all used motor oil is disposed of appropriately in Australia. Used motor oil ends
up in landfill when put into containers in household garbage bins. Inappropriate uses include
pouring onto weeds, spraying on roads as a dust suppressant, cleaning tools and protecting timber
posts and fences from termites. These practices are harmful because the used oil can then enter
the soil and leach through to contaminate ground water.
Storing containers of used oil in sheds on farms and in garages creates a fire hazard. It is also
dangerous to store used oil in containers for long periods of time. Many materials can degrade
when in contact with used oil, increasing the risk of a spill.

DERM/Specialist Expert Panel, How much sump oil and other contaminants are being freely disposed of out in the country (Kingaroy area)?????

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