Question

BigManufacture Inc currently releases lead into the local waterways at a concentration of 5 parts per billion. The government regulations sets a limit to the lead pollution at 3 parts per billion accompanied by a $35,000 fine per year for each part per billion beyond the 3 part limit. What is BigManufacture Inc. likely to do

Answer 1

BigManufacture Inc. is likely to take action to reduce the concentration of lead they release into the local waterways in order to avoid the $35,000 fine per year for each part per billion beyond the 3 part limit. This could include implementing new technologies or processes to reduce the amount of lead released, or investing in treatment systems to remove lead from their wastewater before it is released into the environment.