Floor drains are rapidly becoming extinct in the United States because they: A) Can create severe Environmental Protection Agency violations B) Cause slips and trips C) Are unsightly and often smell bad D) Are too expensive to include in new construction

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Floor drains are rapidly becoming extinct in the United States because they: A) Can create severe Environmental Protection Agency violations B) Cause slips and trips C) Are unsightly and often smell bad D) Are too expensive to include in new construction

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A: A ) Can cause serious EPA violationsEXPLANATION: The floor drain is rapidly dying out because the material in it is toxic in nature and can cause harm to humans.Typical floor drains can contain chemicals such as oil, degreasers, gasoline, diesel, detergents, heavy metals and antifreeze.In some cases, it may contain solvents.If these things are released to the ground through dry wells or septic tanks, it may mix with drinking water supplies and become toxic and unfit for human consumption.If this sewage is discharged into surface water, it could be toxic to fish and other marine life.

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Floor drains are rapidly becoming extinct in the United States because they: A) Can create severe Environmental Protection Agency violations B) Cause slips and trips C) Are unsightly and often smell bad D) Are too expensive to include in new construction

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