A review of the surface finishing industry in British Columbia / by W. Bailey.: En40-240/85-11E-PDF

"In 1984 a study of the surface finishing industry in British Columbia was conducted to determine the size and nature of the industry and to identify potential environmental problems. The report presents the results of a provincial survey which covered surface finishing process operations, solid and liquid waste generation, treatment and disposal, and the recovery and recycling of wastes. There are an estimated 70 to 75 surface finishers in British Columbia; sixty-two completed and returned the survey questionnaire. Although the questionnaire did not cover air emissions and emission control technology, this information was gathered later for a number of major plants"--Abstract, page i.

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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada. Environment Canada.
Canada. Environmental Protection Service. Pacific Region.
Title A review of the surface finishing industry in British Columbia / by W. Bailey.
Series title Regional program report ; 85-11
Publication type Series - View Master Record
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Note(s) Title from cover.
Digitized edition from print [produced by Environment and Climate Change Canada].
Includes bibliographical references (page 26).
Includes abstract in French.
Publishing information [Vancouver] : Department of the Environment, Environmental Protection Service, Pacific Region, October 1985.
Author / Contributor Bailey, W., author.
Description 1 online resource (vi, 51 pages) : maps.
Catalogue number
  • En40-240/85-11E-PDF
Subject terms Metalworking industry
Waste management
Environmental indicators
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