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more_legal_areas arsenicArsenic is an element which is naturally found in the earth. When combined with other elements to form inorganic compounds, arsenic is more harmful than in organic form. Arsenic in both forms, however, can be harmful to human health and is considered a carcinogen, meaning that its effects have been linked to cancer. There are several sources of arsenic poisoning to be aware of. Sources of arsenic poisoning can include the soil you walk on, food you eat, the air you breathe, and the water you drink. This is because these sources of arsenic poisoning are contaminated by other sources. The following sources of arsenic poisoning are the initial contaminants of the food, air, and water we consume: pressure treated wood, pesticides, lead-acid auto batteries, volcanic eruptions, fish and shellfish, and coal-fired power plants and incinerators.
Ninety percent of all the arsenic used today is used in the form of CCA or Chromate Copper Arsenate. CCA helps prevent pressure treated wood from decaying and rotting as a result of weather, aging, and insects. CCA pressure treated wood is used commercially and residentially in all types of wood structures from telephone poles to children''s play sets. Because CCA is one of the sources of arsenic poisoning, recent legislation has made it illegal for manufacturers of CCA pressure treated wood to sell this product for residential use.
Pesticides used on cotton fields and orchards used to be one of the sources of arsenic poisoning until officials made its use illegal and safer alternatives were utilized.
Coal-fired power plants are another one of the sources of arsenic poisoning. Currently there are no specific arsenic limit regulations in place to restrict power plant air emissions of this toxic chemical.
Sources of arsenic poisoning can cause harmful human exposure which results in health problems. These sources of arsenic poisoning can cause the following physical symptoms: if ingested- stomach and intestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, heart arrhythmia, blood vessel damage, impaired nerve function, skin pattern changes, and the development of liver, bladder, kidney, prostate, and lung cancer; and if inhaled- irritated throat and lungs, skin changes, circulatory problems, and nervous system disorders.
Arsenic cannot be removed from the environment therefore there are numerous potential sources of arsenic poisoning. If you suspect that you or someone you know has been exposed to sources of arsenic poisoning there are medical tests which can determine arsenic levels in the body. If you have suffered adverse health reactions as a result of exposure to sources of arsenic poisoning it is a good idea to speak with a lawyer who can advise you of your legal rights and options.
Pressure treated wood using arsenic, an effective poison for hundreds of years, was used in deck construction for many years but is no longer sold for residential use. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned most uses of arsenic as a pesticide...