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What would be the inpact on the environment around a thermal power plant if its electrostatic precipitator functioning ? Give a reason.

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Electrostatic precipitator can remove 99% particulate matter functioning it causes breathing and respiratiory problems , irritation inflammation and damge to the lungs and preamature deaths :
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