Rainwater allowed to accumulate in containers of MPPEH, MDAS, and MDEH over an extended period of time, could result the accumulated rainwater becoming:

Rainwater allowed to accumulate in containers of MPPEH, MDAS, and MDEH over an extended period of time, could result the accumulated rainwater becoming:

• A. Hazardous Waste
• B. Hazardous Material
• C. Non-Hazardous Liquid
• D. Recyclable Water

Answer: (A)

Rainwater that collects in these containers will dissolve residues from munitions and related materials. Over time, more hazardous constituents leach into the water, raising its potential to exhibit hazardous characteristics. Once the water becomes contaminated and is generated as a waste, it is classified and regulated as hazardous waste rather than just a hazardous material or ordinary liquid. It isn’t considered non-hazardous or recyclable water under these conditions because the contamination from residues makes it a waste product requiring hazwaste management.

Rainwater that collects in these containers will dissolve residues from munitions and related materials. Over time, more hazardous constituents leach into the water, raising its potential to exhibit hazardous characteristics. Once the water becomes contaminated and is generated as a waste, it is classified and regulated as hazardous waste rather than just a hazardous material or ordinary liquid. It isn’t considered non-hazardous or recyclable water under these conditions because the contamination from residues makes it a waste product requiring hazwaste management.