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Reducing Industrial Sources of Mercury

The 2003 Mercury Chemical Action Plan estimated amounts and sources of mercury in manufacturing.  It suggested reduction options through pollution-prevention planning and fee incentives.  It also suggested "multi-program compliance inspections," much like the the new Urban Waters and Local Source Control projects. 

Mercury from Manufacturing

Mercury Identification in Washington State Manufacturing is a 62-page pdf report on mercury in Washington  manufacturing with suggested non-mercury alternatives. 

Mercury from Mining This is about current mining.  For legacy mines, see Historical Uses of Mercury.

Mercury from Power Plants  Washington has one coal-fired power plant. 

Mercury in Sewage Sludge/Biosolids Mercury measurements at sewage treatment works

Mercury from Incinerators

Related information:

Mercury-containing Products
Historical Uses of Mercury for older mercury and gold mines