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Article: Mercury in Arkansas? Is It Still a Problem?
- Article from:
- Arkansas Business
- Article date:
- October 15, 2001
- Author:
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"I HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING ABOUT mercury for about five years!" Yes, unfortunately, mercury contamination of fish is still a problem in Arkansas. And, over the past five years, there have been additional studies that indicate we need to revisit the effects of mercury contamination in Arkansas. It is a problem we can learn to live with, but it is a problem.
So, why should you care anymore about mercury contamination than any of the other environmental issues like ozone alerts or pesticides? Mercury, unlike some other pollutants, is a persistent, bioaccumulative neurotoxin. Mercury is converted from an inorganic form in the water to an organic form that enters the ...