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2005-05-02 -Short Attention Span Theater-

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Posted by God Save The World 2005-05-02 4:45:14 AM|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Such a long article. So few facts.

How much Mercury actually ends up in the water of those states?
What concentration level do lakes have?
How much is dangerous in one dose?
How much can you build up over a life time?
How much would you get if you at a reasonable quantity of fish from those lakes? (Not 20 lb/day).

Ranting minds want to know.

Posted by Jackal 2005-05-02 8:16:22 AM|| [http://home.earthlink.net/~sleepyjackal/index.html] 2005-05-02 8:16:22 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 "I would be surprised if in the Uintas you didnât have some pretty significant mercury loads."

I wouldn't be surprised either, seeing as mercury is a naturally occurring element found in the earth.

What asshats.

Posted by Asedwich 2005-05-02 8:56:34 AM|| 2005-05-02 8:56:34 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 I sure wouldn't want to see cars falling from ther sky. The gubmint better do something about this.

Posted by Mrs. Davis 2005-05-02 9:04:39 AM|| 2005-05-02 9:04:39 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 "Studies of the Great Salt Lake have found some of the highest levels of mercury in the nation."

The Great Salt Lake is an inland sea, it naturally concentrates all minerals including, um, salt.

"But to date, Utah has no mercury-related fish consumption advisories."

Gee, I wonder if that would have anyting to do with the fact that there are no fish in the Great Salt Lake! (It's too saline.)

Posted by Biff Wellington 2005-05-02 10:32:02 AM|| 2005-05-02 10:32:02 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 Conversation League? I thought that was the UN.
AFAIK, the only marine life in that lake, which is 3 or more times saltier than the ocean, is Brine Shrimp. They're harvested for food for aquarium fish not human consumption. Unless,of course, someone is eating Tetra and Goldfish.

Posted by GK 2005-05-02 10:33:55 AM|| 2005-05-02 10:33:55 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 another outstanding post by GSTW...fact-lite

Posted by Frank G 2005-05-02 11:05:25 AM|| 2005-05-02 11:05:25 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 We have a significant mercury problem here in Colorado on some waterways. The mercury, however, is naturally occurring. The EPA tried to fine a mine in Henderson several years ago for dumping, only to find the water UPSTREAM of the mine had twice the mercury found BELOW the mine. Embarrassment ensued. We have the problem with several other chemicals, including arsenic.

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