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Pathway(s)

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Exposure pathway is the physical route by which a chemical substance transfers from a source to exposed organisms.

Potential pathways include air, surface water, groundwater, soil, plants, animals and humans. May not necessarily always refer to contaminants.

Source: GreenFacts

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Contaminant(s) - Environmental media - Groundwater - Surface water

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