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Wastewater comes out of the laundry process with additional energy (heat), lint, soil, dyes, finishing agents, and other chemicals from detergents.[1] Some laundry wastewater goes directly into the environment, due to the flaws of water infrastructure. The majority goes to sewage treatment plants before flowing into the environment. Some chemicals remain in the water after treatment, which may contaminate the water system. Some have argued they can be toxic to wildlife, or can lead to eutrophication.
- ^ Steber, J., & Wiebel, F. Laundry Detergents, 4. Ecology and Toxicology. Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. doi:10.1002/14356007.o15_o15