Accidental Contamination Event

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-000218",
  "term": "Accidental Contamination Event",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The unplanned, unintentional, introduction into water, air, and soil of microorganisms, chemicals, toxic substances, wastes, or wastewater in a concentration that makes the medium unfit for its next intended use. Also applies to surfaces of objects, buildings, and various household and agricultural use products.",
  "references": [
    "Adapted from Terms of Environment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/accidental-contamination-event/"
}