Does EPA have concerns about highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza contaminating or spreading to air or water? What are some disposal options that EPA would recommend to minimize such concerns?
EPA believes that safe disposal can be conducted with proper site-specific consideration. EPA is aware that transporting infected carcasses could increase the risk of contaminating other areas, including air and water; however, these risks can be minimized with proper biosecurity measures (or precautions taken to minimize the risk of introducing an infectious disease into an animal population).
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