prepare a report on the impact of industries on environment
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Industry is a major cause of air pollution, since the operation of factories results in the emission of pollutants, including organic solvents, respirable particles, sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOX). These pollutants can both harm public health and damage the environment by contributing to global phenomena such as climate change, the greenhouse effect, ozone hole and increasing desertification.
Examples of requirements/guidelines included on a business license: guidelines for flue installation; guidelines for preparing and submitting a survey of emissions and processes; guidelines to determine the maximum permitted (rate and concentration) emission values from sources; guidelines for continuous sampling and monitoring of emissions; instructions for the prevention and treatment of odor hazards.
Wastewater
The sources of effluent - treated or untreated wastewater that is discharged into surface waters - are many and varied. Effluent can come from industrial outlets, treatment plants, and sewers. Industrial effluents are only a small fraction of the waste in the State of Israel (about 17%), but their environmental damage has the potential to be greater than that of domestic (municipal) wastewater.