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What is the difference between Abatement and Removal
Abatement and removal are two different terms used in various fields, including law, construction, and environmental science.
Abatement generally refers to the reduction or elimination of something, such as a problem, a nuisance, or a hazard, while leaving the source of the issue in place. For example, in construction, abatement may involve reducing the amount of asbestos fibers in a building’s insulation or other materials while leaving the original material in place. In law, abatement may refer to the reduction or elimination of a nuisance or disturbance, such as loud noise or offensive odors, without necessarily removing the source of the problem.
On the other hand, removal refers to the complete elimination or extraction of something, usually a substance or an object, from a particular location or environment. For example, in environmental science, removal may refer to the complete removal of pollutants from soil or water. In construction, removal may involve the complete removal of a hazardous material such as lead paint or asbestos from a building or structure.
In summary, abatement refers to reducing or mitigating a problem or hazard, while removal refers to completely eliminating or extracting it.