Any system that is improperly managed can be wasteful, all methods have the potential for high efficiencies under suitable conditions, appropriate irrigation timing and management.

The facility was improperly managed and operated and, as a result, soils on the York Oil Property and nearby wetlands sediments and groundwater were contaminated.

If improperly managed by dental offices, dental amalgam waste can be released into the environment.

The bankruptcy court appointed an examiner, James Feltman, who concluded in the fall of 2008 that "Syntax-Brillian was improperly managed to benefit Kolin, not shareholders."

Even land that is protected may be improperly managed, however.

The environmental agency acknowledged that these wastes, when improperly managed, "can cause damage to human health and the environment through surface and groundwater contamination."

The vast majority of resources are exhaustible, which means they have a finite quantity, and can be depleted if managed improperly.

When improperly managed, the manure can pose substantial risks to the environment and public health.

Improperly managed well control situations can cause blowouts, which are uncontrolled and explosive expulsions of formation fluid from the well, potentially resulting in a fire.

Habitat that remains is improperly managed, becoming degraded as the natural fire regime is prevented.