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Contaminated area

  • Glossary item | Last updated: 04 Jan 2021

Any site or region that is damaged, harmed or made unfit for use by the introduction of unwanted substances, particularly microorganisms, chemicals, toxic and radioactive materials and wastes.

EEA, European Environment Agency, Glossary, accessed 15 June 2018.

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