A Manufacturer Finds That His Wastewater Has Twice the Regulated

A manufacturer finds that his wastewater has twice the regulated concentration of mercury allowed to discharge into the nearby river. The manufacturer finds that simply mixing his wastewater with an equal volume of clean water from the river will enable him attain the regulated concentration of mercury and is far less expensive than removing mercury from the waste stream. This is an example of

A) a felony.
B) a violation of the regulation governing the release of mercury to surface water.
C) the belief that the solution to pollution is dilution.
D) behavior consistent with being a good corporate citizen.
E) responsible environmental policy.