Mercury contamination in California waterways
Mercury contamination in California waterways posed a threat to both the environment and human health. The roots of the problem are in gold mining; since the California Gold Rush, mercury has been used for gold extraction. Historically, 10-30% of mercury was lost in the mining process, resulting in widespread contamination of river and lake sediments. Many water bodies in the state of California bear fish consumption advisories due to mercury content.
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Mercury contamination in California waterways
Mercury contamination in California waterways posed a threat to both the environment and human health. The roots of the problem are in gold mining; since the California Gold Rush, mercury has been used for gold extraction. Historically, 10-30% of mercury was lost in the mining process, resulting in widespread contamination of river and lake sediments. Many water bodies in the state of California bear fish consumption advisories due to mercury content.
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