| Soil contamination is the diffusion of hazardous | | | | unable to be treated. If water or soil contamination |
| material throughout soil. The material can be either | | | | goes unnoticed and unsolved people with high |
| solid or liquid and usually bonds with the soil in which it | | | | exposures to the contaminants may develop chronic |
| is mixed. Contaminants do not have to be directly | | | | or terminal illnesses. |
| deposited in the soil to negatively affect it; for | | | | Continual exposre to contaminants may cause the |
| example, many airborne toxic molecules can settle in | | | | following (not all symptoms are listed): |
| soil. | | | | . An array of cancer types such as skin cancer, |
| Soil contamination may also occur as a peripheral | | | | leukemia, lymphoma, lung, bladder, brain, kidney, etc., |
| effect of ground water contamination, aggravated | | | | may exist. |
| by flooding or improper waste water disposal. Any | | | | . Various forms of learning disability (ADD, ADHD, LD). |
| living thing, including humans, animals and plants, can | | | | . Teratogenic effects (fetal health risks, miscarriages |
| easily absorb the toxic contaminants with contact of | | | | and birth defects). |
| the contaminated soil or water. | | | | . Reproductive effects or genetic damage from |
| Soil can be polluted with either heavy metals or | | | | radiation. |
| various other chemicals. Again, the types of exposure | | | | . Respiratory effects (breathing difficulties, allergies |
| are dermal contact (e.g. gardening), inhalation | | | | and other similar conditions). |
| (breathing dust particles), or ingestion (eating items | | | | . Gastrointestinal effects (digestive conditions). |
| grown in impure soil). | | | | . Cardiovascular effects. |
| The sources of water and soil contamination are | | | | . Immune system deficiencies. |
| innumerable; however, the following have a high | | | | . Hepatic effects (various liver conditions). |
| probability of potentially contaminating local environs: | | | | . Renal effects (various kidney effects including blood |
| . Machine shops. | | | | in the urine). |
| . Railroad yards and other railroad-related work sites. | | | | . Effects on the nervous system or various parts of |
| . Chemical manufacturing plants. | | | | the neurological system such as reflex defects |
| . Incinerators. | | | | malfunctions or headaches may be affected. If an |
| . Dry cleaning stores. | | | | individual has reason for concern or the physical |
| . Chemical or medical waste storage facilities. | | | | manifestations of symptoms they should contact a |
| . Nuclear power plants or testing facilities. | | | | physician and/or the local authorities. There is no |
| . Any manufacturing plant that uses any type of | | | | reason that anyone should have to consume unsafe |
| cleaning solvents or gasoline based products. | | | | water or live on dangerous land. Toxic tort law exists |
| . Oil refineries. | | | | to protect people's rights and make sure they |
| . Landfills. | | | | receive just compensation for others' negligent |
| . Gas stations. | | | | behavior. |
| Accidental or intentional leaks and spills from any of | | | | Experiened Legal Counsel for Soil and Water |
| the above organizations may allow toxic chemicals to | | | | Contamination |
| seep into the soil or into ground aquifers or water | | | | Are you or a loved one in need of legal assistance in |
| tables. Once the chemicals have contaminated the soil | | | | your area regarding Soil and Water Contamination? It |
| or water, it is incredibly difficult to remove them. Soil | | | | is important for you or someone you know who are |
| may have to be removed from the site and treated, | | | | in need of experienced legal advice regarding Soil and |
| or neutralizing chemicals introduced into the polluted | | | | Water Contamination or a Soil and Water |
| material. | | | | Contamination Lawsuit, to contact legal counsel and |
| Unfortunately, contaminated water and soil must be | | | | likely receive free Soil and Water Contamination legal |
| sequestered in order to stop contamination and | | | | advice. |
| exposure because the contaminated materials are | | | | |