Sources of Contaminants

The Environment

The Environment

Arsenic

Cadmium

Carbon monoxide

Cyanide

Mercury

Lead

Pesticides

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

Nickel

Mercury

Arsenic

Chromium

Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)

VOC (volatile organic compounds)

Carbon tetrachloride

Methylene chloride

Vinyl chloride

Asbestos

Radon

Cadmium

Benzene

Soot

Cadmium

Lead

Mercury

Uranium

Carbon monoxide

Carbon disulfide

Nitrates

Methylene chloride

Methyl mercury

Carbon monixide

Lead

Chlorinated hydrocarbon solvents (TCE, PCE, PCT)

Skin System

Skin System

Respiratory System

Respiratory System

Renal System

Renal System

Reproductive System

Reproductive System

Hepatic System

Hepatic System

Muscular System

Muscular System

Skeletal System

Skeletal System

Endocrine System

Endocrine System

Industrial Sectors tracked by the NPRI

Industrial Sectors tracked by the NPRI

Electricity Sector

Manufacturing Sector

Mining and Quarrying Sector

Oil and Gas Extraction Sector

Other Sector

Old insulation

The ground

Old batteries

Degreasers

Car exhaust, furnaces

Furnaces, wood burning

Transportation Sector

Residential Sector

Old batteries

Old paint, outdated plumbing

thermostats

food, water, nuclear

degreasers, paint removers, dry cleaning solution

Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular System

Car exhaust, unvented or faulty furnaces

Industrial production

Fertilizers

Auto part cleaners, paint removers

Some fish, coal-burning power

Car exhaust, unvented or faulty furnaces

old paint, outdated plumbing

Pressure treated wood

discarded batteries

Car exhaust, unvented or faulty furnaces

Rat poison

Thermostats, Fish

Carbon monoxide

Nervous System

Nervous System

Immune System

Immune System

Old paint, outdated plumbing

Unwashed fruit and vegetables

Industrial waste, fish from contaminated water

Cigarette smoke vehicle exhaust, asphalt roads

Cement

Thermostats thermometers, some fish

Pressure treated wood

Paints, industrial production

Industrial waste, fish from contaminated water

Fumes from gasoline, paint, adhesives, building supplies

Adhesives

Auto part cleaners, paint removers

Pipe sealer

Agricultural Sector

Lithosphere

Atmosphere

Hydrosphere

Cryosphere

Biosphere