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Report: EPA Is Properly Addressing the Risks of Using Mercury in Rituals

Report Number
2006-P-00031

Report #2006-P-00031, August 31, 2006

What Was Found

EPA staff and the Mercury Poisoning Project representative agree that the ritual use of mercury poses a health risk.

Report Type