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Removing lead from gold
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<blockquote data-quote="Pete E" data-source="post: 661186" data-attributes="member: 18110"><p>Years ago, I remember reading an article about a woman who phoned the local council for advice after a mercury thermometer was broken in her home.</p><p></p><p>I don't recall the exact details, but the council treated as a HAZMAT type of incident, and a team in protective suits turned up to test the premises. It seems that the mercury and traces of mercury vapour could be detected through the whole house, although at very low levels. The family had to evacuate, and a large percentage of their household goods were taken away to be disposed of as hazardous waste. The house itself then had to be decontaminated by a specialist company before the family could return. It was a hugely stressful event for the family and they were battling against being billed for the whole clean up...</p><p></p><p>Looking back at my childhood, I can't help thinking: There but for the grace of God, go I!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pete E, post: 661186, member: 18110"] Years ago, I remember reading an article about a woman who phoned the local council for advice after a mercury thermometer was broken in her home. I don't recall the exact details, but the council treated as a HAZMAT type of incident, and a team in protective suits turned up to test the premises. It seems that the mercury and traces of mercury vapour could be detected through the whole house, although at very low levels. The family had to evacuate, and a large percentage of their household goods were taken away to be disposed of as hazardous waste. The house itself then had to be decontaminated by a specialist company before the family could return. It was a hugely stressful event for the family and they were battling against being billed for the whole clean up... Looking back at my childhood, I can't help thinking: There but for the grace of God, go I! [/QUOTE]
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