Mercury Levels In Small Fish From Seneca Lake Streams

Mercury Levels In Small Fish From Seneca Lake Streams Mercury (Hg) is a naturally occurring element which has become a main focus in discussions regarding environmental health and pollution. The main reason mercury is at the forefront of many of these discussions is the toxicological risk it presents to both humans and animals. Though historic sites are one type of anthropogenic point source for mercury, modern industries including mining and combustion of coal, metal refinement, gold production, cement production, and numerous processes involving combustion are all sources of mercury to the environment (US EPA 1997.) Volcanic eruptions and weathering of rocks also provide a significant mercury input to the environment; however, anthropogenic sources are proving to be more substantial than those that are natural over the long term (US EPA 1997.) (January 1, 2014) Happenings: the monthly newsletter of the Finger Lakes Institute [more on Water Quality in our area]
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