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Residues from burnt waste can also pollute surface and groundwater, leading to long-term land contamination.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

Residues on indoor surfaces -- like those deposited during cooking or cleaning -- may contain compounds that are potentially harmful if absorbed through the skin or if they become airborne and are inhaled.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2024

Residues can be large or small, weakly acidic or basic, hydrophilic or hydrophobic, positively or negatively charged, or neutral.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Residues in water supplies have been studied, and the benefits far outweigh the risks.

From The Guardian • Sep. 10, 2019

Residues on fruits and vegetables tend to be somewhat less.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson