Mercury Contamination: The Effect On Land And Housing
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The EPA says they'll pay for mitigation if you live in the area and find high levels of mercury in the soil near your home.
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There's a massive section of Northern Nevada that the Environmental Protection Agency considers potentially contaminated with high levels of mercury, and that's impacting land use and housing.
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