What Types of Contaminants are Found at Superfund Sites?
Common contaminants at Superfund sites include:
- Arsenic: Linked to skin, lung, and bladder cancers. - Benzene: Associated with leukemia and other blood disorders. - Asbestos: Known to cause mesothelioma and lung cancer. - Dioxins: Linked to several types of cancer, including liver cancer. - Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs): Associated with liver and skin cancers.
