Such waste ponds may be used for regular disposal of pollutant materials or may be used as upset receivers for special pollution events. Often, chemical ponds themselves are addressed for cleanup action after their useful life is over or when a risk of groundwater contamination arises.
Waste ponds may be used for regular pollutant disposal or as temporary storage during special pollution events. Chemical ponds are typically addressed for cleanup when their operational period ends or if there's a risk of groundwater contamination.