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The Imperial El Centro Naval Air Facility has been a site of significant military<\/a> operations since its establishment. However, its history is marred by concerns over environmental<\/a> and public health<\/a> due to its waste<\/a> incineration<\/a> practices. This article delves into the history of the facility, the incinerator<\/a> itself, and the health<\/a> impacts on nearby communities.<\/p>\n

The History of the Naval Air Facility<\/h2>\n

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Opened in the mid-1940s, the Imperial El Centro Naval Air Facility was designed for training and operational support of naval aviation. Over the years, the facility has seen various expansions and modifications, including the introduction of an incinerator<\/a> to manage hazardous waste<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Role of the Incinerator<\/h2>\n

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The incinerator<\/a> at the facility was intended to reduce the volume of waste<\/a> produced by military<\/a> operations. However, it has also been a source of pollutants released into the atmosphere. The following types of waste<\/a> have historically been incinerated:<\/p>\n

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