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Dartmouth Superfund Research Program: Arsenic Awareness and Prevention

Learn about the health risks associated with arsenic exposure and the research efforts by Dartmouth's Superfund Research Program. Get involved in arsenic testing and mitigation strategies. Collaboration with stakeholders to promote well water safety.

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Dartmouth Superfund Research Program: Arsenic Awareness and Prevention

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  1. Laurie Rardin, RTC Coordinator laurie.rardin@dartmouth.edu Dartmouth Superfund Research Program Research Translation Core Presentation to the NH Association of Realtors April 22, 2011 http://www.dartmouth.edu/~toxmetal/

  2. Program Background… • 1986, SARA, SRP, NIEHS • SRP is a coordinated effort with EPA • Network of university grants supporting research to protect human health and the environment

  3. “O.K., let’s slowly lower in the grant money.”

  4. Research Translation Core BBrian Jackson Trace Elements • Core E Jason Moore • Integrative Biology

  5. Dartmouth has one of the longest running Superfund Research Programs in the country.

  6. Arsenic and Human Disease • Chronic (2-20 years) exposure to NONTOXIC levels of arsenic (no overt or immediate symptoms) has been linked to increased risk of: • Cancer: Lung, skin, bladder, liver, kidney, and prostate • Diabetes (Type II, adult onset,~10-fold increase with arsenic exposure) • Learning disabilities in children • Heart disease • Reproductive and developmental problems • Mechanism of disease: Not clear Images: Environmental Health Perspectives Volume 113, 2005

  7. Arsenic in water from public bedrock wells in New England – data from New England states NAWQA Program

  8. In Small Doses: Arsenic www.insmalldoses.org Movie shown for: SRP Annual Meetings NH Health Officer Annual Meeting NH DES Water and Watershed Meeting New England Well Water Consortium Local Public Access TV PI lectures Additional Appearances: Stakeholder Websites Debut on WGBH TV Teacher’s Domain curriculum website this month Wikipedia link Bonus Footage: New Collaborations with stakeholders involved >1100 hits on YouTube

  9. New Hampshire Arsenic Consortium February 16, 2011/Dartmouth College • MEETING GOALS: • Bring Stakeholders together as follow-up to Red River Theatre Event • Share information about the latest research, regulations and community needs concerning arsenic as an environmental contaminant. • Develop a list of top priorities for moving forward with an arsenic agenda. Representation from: USGS, NH DES, NH DHHS, National Groundwater Assoc., Plymouth State University, Holderness Conservation Commission, Dartmouth SRP

  10. NEXT STEPS…. • Continue Annual Meetings of NH Arsenic Consortium • Build a centralized website with additional detailed information on testing, remediation costs and follow-up for well-owners. • Partner with Targeted Organizations to Promote Well Water Testing and Risk Message: • American Academy of Pediatrics (and state equivalent?); Pediatric Health Specialty Units; NH Public Health Association, NH Association of Realtors; Mortgage Bankers Association • Update Well Water Remediation Survey

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