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Mercury evaporates easily and travels great distances through the atmosphere. It is a nerve toxin which ends up in our lakes and rivers, where it accumulates in fish and other creatures. Humans may be at risk if they regularly eat mercury-contaminated fish, which is why it's important to keep it out of streams and waterways. Mercury is very toxic.

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Why it's important that Mercury be kept out of streams and waterways?

Mercury evaporates easily and travels great distances through the atmosphere. It is a nerve toxin which ends up in our lakes and rivers, where it accumulates in fish and other creatures. Humans may be at risk if they regularly eat mercury-contaminated fish, which is why it's important to keep it out of streams and waterways. Mercury is very toxic.


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