Question

Imagine you need to dispose of household chemicals such as leftover oil-based paint. Which of the following should you do to help reduce water pollution?

Dump them over a hill far away from town.
Put them out with other household trash.
Take them to a hazardous waste collection site.
Pour them down the kitchen drain.

Answer 1

To help reduce water pollution, you should **take them to a hazardous waste collection site**. This is the safest and most environmentally responsible option for disposing of household chemicals like leftover oil-based paint. The other options can lead to contamination of the soil and water supply.