Mercury
- Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) and Mercury
(US Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy)
- Learn how to dispose of mercury containing CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs) and what to do if they break. Instructions are found in PDF format on the bottom of the article.
- http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls_mercury
- Fish Consumption Advisories
(South Carolina Deparmtnet of Health and Environmental Control)
- This SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) site provides important public health information (e.g., "why are some fish not safe to eat?") regarding the state's fish populations. It includes news release, frequently asked questions, and maps that show you where it is safe to catch fish to eat.
- http://www.scdhec.gov/FoodSafety/FishConsumptionAdvisories/
- Fish Watch: U.S. Seafood Facts
(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
- This federal Website helps you choose which fish are safe enough and plentiful enough to eat. Here you can learn what fish have high levels of mercury and other toxins and which fish have been overfished and should be avoided. You can also learn the different nutritional benefits of specific species of fish.
- http://www.fishwatch.gov/
- Got Mercury?
(Turtle Island Restoration Project)
- Use the mercury calculator at this site to find out if you are being exposed to too much mercury by eating fish. The calculator includes many types of popular seafood, including albacore tuna, sea bass, blue crab, flounder, grouper, king mackerel, and others. Enter your weight and how much and what type of fish you eat in a week to find out your mercury exposure. The site also includes information about the dangers of mercury contamination in seafood.
- http://seaturtles.org/programs/mercury/?list=type&type=75
- Mercury
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
- Mercury concentrations in air are usually low and of little direct concern. But when mercury enters water, biological processes transform it to a highly toxic form that builds up in fish and animals that eat fish. People are exposed to mercury primarily by eating fish. Explore the topics on the menu bar to learn about mercury and human health, find answers to frequent questions, read fact sheets about the uses of mercury and efforts to reduce mercury emissions, and more. Select Spills to learn what to do if you have a mercury spill and how to safely clean it up.
- http://www.epa.gov/mercury/
- Mercury
(Southeast Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit)
- Why is mercury dangerous to the health of children? This short article answers questions about mercury exposure. Learn how children get exposed to mercury, what the health effects are, how to test for mercury levels, and how to decrease your family's risk.
- http://www.pediatrics.emory.edu/centers/pehsu/concern/mercury.html
- Mercury Poisoning Linked to Skin Products
(Food and Drug Administration)
- Learn about the dangers of mercury in skin products. Many of these are made in other countries and do not meet safety standards. Also gives the signs and symptoms of mercury poisoning and tells how to protect yourself from poisoning.
- http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm294849
- Mercury's Health Effects
(Oceana)
- This Website provides news and several helpful tools for those concerned about the amount of mercury in our environment and our food. Find out how much mercury is in the fish you buy, which grocery stores provide information about mercury in seafood, and how to avoid contamination in the first place.
- http://oceana.org/our-work/stop-ocean-pollution/mercury/learn-act/mercurys-
health-effects - Mercury: Thermometers
(U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
- Mercury fever thermometers are a significant source of mercury to the environment, and if a broken mercury thermometer isn't cleaned up properly, the mercury can get into the air and pose a health risk in the user's home. There are several good, environmentally-friendly alternatives to mercury thermometers. Read the frequently asked questions to learn more about alternatives and how to safely clean up the mercury from a broken thermometer.
- http://www.epa.gov/mercury/thermometer-main.html
- What You Need to Know about Mercury in Fish and Shellfish
(Environmental Protection Agency)
- This report from the EPA and the FDA has 3 general recommendations for women who might become pregnant or who are pregnant, nursing mothers, and young children about eating fish and shellfish. There is also a list of frequently asked questions about mercury in fish and shellfish.
- http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/fishshellfish/outreach/advice_index
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Last Modified: Tuesday March 30, 2004 1:39 PM