MERCURY STUDY Mercury FAQ

By Jackie Bennion

Roll over the questions to learn more about mercury in the environment and to discover useful Web tools and other resources.

What is mercury?	What are sources of mercury in the environment?	How does mercury get into the food chain?	What fish are women advised not to eat when either planning a pregnancy or pregnant?
How can mercury adversely affect someone's health?	How much fish is safe to eat each week?	What fish are both good to eat and environmentally sustainable?	How is mercury regulated in the United States?
What are the U.S. standards for how much mercury is safe in food?	Why did the United States use the Faroe Islands study to create EPA standards?	What is the maximum acceptable level of methylmercury in the human body?	Is mercury a real threat to humans?