Silver Creek Watershed
POTENTIAL HUMAN HEALTH IMPACTS FROM HEAVY METALS GUIDE TO FINDING ASSISTANCE |
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The purpose of this guide is to help you and your family determine if you are being exposed to heavy metals such as lead, arsenic and cadmium. In former mining areas such as Park City, historic activities often resulted in the release of naturally occurring heavy metals into the environment. Residents or visitors who come in contact with contaminated areas may become exposed to heavy metals in a variety of ways, such as through the soil, water or air. Everyone is exposed to a certain level of heavy metals through their everyday life from diet, hobbies, work, and the environment. Normally, these exposures are so small that they don’t cause any problems. However, if excessive exposure occurs, some heavy metals can cause adverse health effects regardless of the source. At this time, there are no direct indications that environmental exposures related to mining are a serious problem in the Park City area. Some steps have already been taken to mitigate exposure to heavy metals and more are being planned. If you are concerned, the best way to determine if excessive exposure is occurring is to consult your physician about being tested. This guide is intended to help by providing the following information: |
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| HOW TO DETERMINE IF YOU HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO ANY HEAVY METALS. |
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| HOW TO DETERMINE HEAVY METAL EXPOSURE. |
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If you believe that you or your family are being exposed to excessive levels of heavy metals from the environment, we recommend that you contact your personal physician to discuss your health concerns. Your physician will be able to assist you in interpreting the results of your tests. The specific tests are as follows:
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| LIST OF CONTACTS |
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UTAH DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SUMMIT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY UTAH DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PARK CITY MUNICIPAL CORP. Links: |
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