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Introduction

In this section, tables are provided for the following 11 source sectors:

  • batteries
  • dental facilities
  • educational institutions
  • fluorescent lamps
  • hospitals and medical facilities
  • laboratories
  • switches--appliances
  • switches--automotive
  • switches--lighting
  • thermostats
  • veterinary facilities

The results from these source sectors are summarized in Table 3 and Figure 4.
 
Table 3 - Presence/Use of Mercury
Sector Amount (pounds) Percent of Total
Thermostats 2095 28%
Hospitals and Medical Facilities 1560 21%
Dental Facilities 1167 16%
Switches - Lighting 953 13%
Fluorescent Lamps 534 7%
Switches - Automotive 470 6%
Educational Institutions 417 6%
Switches - Appliances 163 2%
Batteries 53 1%
Laboratories 3 <1%
Veterinary Facilities 2 <1%
Total for Presence/Use 7417 100%
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