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15 U.S.C. § 8951 — in this subchapter

The term "contaminant" means any physical, chemical, biological, or radiological substance or matter in water.

19 U.S.C. § 2575B — for purposes of this subpart

The term “contaminant” includes pesticide and veterinary drug residues and extraneous matter.

42 U.S.C. § 300F — for purposes of this subchapter

The term “contaminant” means any physical, chemical, biological, or radiological substance or matter in water.

42 U.S.C. § 1397h — in this section (2 versions over time)

The terms “hazardous substance”, “pollutant”, and “contaminant” have the meanings given those terms in section 9601 of this title.

43 U.S.C. § 1629F — as used in this section

As used in this section the term “contaminant” means 1 hazardous substance harmful to public health or the environment, including friable asbestos.

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