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Arsenic Buildup in Garden Soil

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From: Thomas Schwoerer City: Bloomington, IL
I have recently become aware of naturally occurring high arsenic levels in groundwater in Central Illinois. We have used well water to water our garden for 35 years. Are there any studies on arsenic build up in soil and its effect on garden vegetables?
	Extension Message From: James Schmidt Extension Specialist, Home Horticulture/4-H Department of Crop Sciences schmidt1@illinois.edu
The Illinois State Water Survey has a publication about this. You can reference it at: http://www.isws.illinois.edu/pubdoc/IEM/ISWSIEM2005-02.pdf
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