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Minimizing Lead Contamination at Outdoor Shooting Ranges

 
Publication number Date Published
25-04-007December 2025
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Author(s) Washington State Department of Ecology
Description Well-managed shooting ranges provide valuable recreation and training opportunities. Effective range management prevents pollution and protects range property, users, staff, local residents, and the surrounding environment from lead contamination. These requirements and best practices can reduce lead pollution at your range.
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Keywords gun range, lead shot, surface water contamination, soil and groundwater, dangerous waste management, soil, dangerous waste regulations, metals, surface water, surface runoff, shooting range, soil contamination, recycling, pollution, pollution prevention, lead, lead ammunition, lead contamination, containment, contaminated soil, dangerous waste, Soil and Groundwater contamination, Surface waters, bullets, ground, gun, rifle, rifle range, scrap metal
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