When hazardous wastes are injected into deep underground wells:
A) They always contaminate the groundwater.
B) Leaks or spills can occur at the surface.
C) We are utilizing another output approach that encourages waste production.
D) Both leaks and spills can occur at the surface and we are utilizing another output approach that encourages waste production.
E) All of these answers.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When hazardous wastes are injected into deep underground wells, leaks and spills can occur at the surface, and this technique can encourage waste production. However, contamination of groundwater is not always guaranteed to happen. Therefore, only option D is correct as it mentions both the possibilities of leaks/spills at the surface and the encouragement towards waste production.

When Hazardous Wastes Are Injected into Deep Underground Wells