Save The Arkansas River: Health and Safety


Cadmium poisoning can be lethal
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Save The Arkansas River on 09 March, 2008
 
The cadmium in Leadville's mine water may poison the liver and kidneys, and
weaken bones to the point where body weight alone causes a fracture.

Lead Poisoning in Children
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Save The Arkansas River on 13 February, 2008
 
Lead poisoning can affect virtually every body system; it can damage a child's
central nervous system, kidneys, and reproductive system.