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NEW! March 2007 Health Consultation [PDF, 422 KB]
ATSDR developed a report, called a public health consultation, which was used to help evaluate the possible public health impacts of arsenic at the East Omaha Arsenic Site. The consultation presents ATSDR’s findings and recommendations. - Arsenic in Soil Fact Sheet [English PDF, 1501KB] [Spanish PDF, 180KB]
A fact sheet with information about the health effects of arsenic exposure, particularly soil pica. - Ways to Protect Your Health [Bilingual PDF, 1,070KB]
A pictorial fact sheet with tips on ways to protect your family’s health by keeping dirt from getting into your house and body.
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Elevated levels of arsenic were found on more than 700 properties in the East Omaha Arsenic site in the city of Omaha, Nebraska. The boundaries of the site include the areas between State Street, Harrison Street and 52nd Street (SH52). The site covers about 9,000 acres and includes residential properties, childcare facilities, schools and other properties. |
Arsenic levels above 70 parts per million (ppm) are considered elevated; exposure at these levels are a concern for some children and adults with long-term exposure to arsenic. People have been notified who live on or own property with arsenic levels above 70 ppm.
ATSDR is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services whose mission is to serve the public by using the best science, taking responsive public health actions, and providing trusted health information to prevent harmful exposures and disease related to toxic substances.
Selected Resources
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, 1825 Century Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30345 CDC Contact Center: 800-CDC-INFO • 888-232-6348 (TTY)
