For every pound of Meth produced, five pounds of toxic chemical waste has no where to go.  Meth laboratories can be located anywhere and can go undetected until long after the damage is done, requiring costly clean up or condemnation of property.   Citizens are encouraged to be alert to the signs of meth production and report to suspected cases to their local law enforcement office.

Harmful affects on the environment

• Well water contamination
• Contamination of fresh water ways
• Soil contamination
• Negative affect on fish and wildlife
• Toxic air pollutants
• Fire danger

Products used to make meth that harm the environment may include:

• Acetone
• Alcohol - Rubbing or isopropyl
• Drain Cleaner - Sulfuric Acid
• Camping Fuel
• Liquid Propane
• Lithium Batteries
• Lye- Sodium Hydroxide
• Red Phosphorus
• Salt - Rock
• Solvents - Paint thinner, solvents, denatured alcohol

Materials that can be found in or around meth labs might include:

• Blenders
• Coffee Filters
• Gas Cans
• Ice Chest
• Laboratory beakers and containers
• Pyrex Dishes
• Rubber Tubing

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