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Laurie Rardin, RTC Coordinator laurie.rardin@dartmouth.edu
Dartmouth Superfund Research Program Research Translation Core
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~toxmetal/
Presentation to the NH Association of Realtors April 22, 2011
• 1986, SARA, SRP, NIEHS
• SRP is a coordinated effort with EPA
• Network of university grants supporting research to protect human health and the environment
Program Background…
“O.K., let’s slowly lower in the grant money.”
Project 2
Josh Hamilton
Arsenic as an Endocrine Disruptor
Project 4
Margaret Karagas
Arsenic Epidemiology, Biomarkers and
Exposure Assessment
Project 7
Celia Chen/Carol Folt
Trophic Transfer of Mercury in Aquatic
Food Webs
Project 8
Bruce Statnton
Arsenic and the Ubiquitin Lysosomal
Pathway
Project 9
Mary Lou Guerinot/ Tracy Punshon
Arsenic Uptake, Transport and Storage
in PlantsCore E Jason Moore
Integrative Biology
Core B Brian Jackson
Trace Elements
Research
Translation
Dartmouth has one of the longest running Superfund Research Programs in the country.
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
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> 20
ARSENIC CONCENTRATIONS BY AQUIFER TYPE
Unconsolidated (n=186)
Bedrock(n=1855)
FIGURE 1. Arsenic concentrations in source waters to public-supply wells in New England.
Arsenic (µg/L)
Public Public
0 50 100
KILOMETERS
UNITED STATES
NewEngland
CANADA
Arsenic in water from public bedrock wells in New England – data from New England states
NAWQA Program7
In Small Doses: Arsenicwww.insmalldoses.org
>1100 hits on YouTube
Movie shown for: SRP Annual MeetingsNH Health Officer Annual MeetingNH DES Water and Watershed MeetingNew England Well Water ConsortiumLocal Public Access TVPI lecturesAdditional Appearances:Stakeholder WebsitesDebut on WGBH TV Teacher’s Domain curriculum website this monthWikipedia linkBonus Footage:New Collaborations with stakeholders involved
New Hampshire Arsenic ConsortiumFebruary 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
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
NEXT STEPS….
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