Which industry is known for releasing mercury as an environmental contaminant?

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Published
11 Mar 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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Explanation

The chloro-alkali industry is a major source of mercury pollution due to its use of mercury cells in production. Other industries listed, such as tanneries, beverage plants, and phosphoric acid plants, do not typically discharge mercury as a pollutant.

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