What It Is
Personal care products & improperly disposed medication
Harmful Effects
Harmful to aquatic life
Low harm impact on human health
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What It Is
Corrosion of galvanized pipes, natural deposits erosion & batteries & paints runoff
Harmful Effects
Short Term: Nausea & Vomiting, Diarrhea, Muscle cramps, Sensory disturbances, Liver injury, Convulsions, Shock, Renal failure
Long Term: Kidney, Liver, Bone & Blood damage
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What It Is
Perfluoroalkyl substances – synthetic chemicals that can dissolve in water (found in a variety of products like non-stick pans, clothing, and carpets)
Harmful Effects
Birth defects
Affect the immune system
Increase cholesterol levels
Increase the risk of cancer
Note: Boiling water does not always make water safer, for it can actually increase the concentration of toxins like PFAS
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What It Is
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals – applications onto crop fields, seepage of contaminated surface water, accidental spills and leaks, improper disposal, and even through injection waste material into wells
Harmful Effects
Potential chronic health problems
Diarrhea
Nasua & Vomiting
Blurred Vision
Abdominal Pain
Increase Salivation
Irritation to eyes, skin & upper respiratory tract
Headache & Dizziness
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What It Is
Inorganic chemical used in the manufacturing of fireworks, explosives & rocket propellants. Low levels may naturally occur as well
Harmful Effects
- Inhibits the absorption of iodine by thyroid glands
- Leading to developmental & learning disabilities in children
- Interferes with the thyroid’s ability to produce hormones
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What It Is
human sewage & livestock manure, fertilizers, erosion of natural deposits
Harmful Effects
Methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome)
Most potential health effects are seen in infants under the age of 6 months
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