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Mercury Sources

Mercury has been used in a variety of household, medical, and electrical devices, as well as in industrial applications.

Mercury-containing Products include measuring devices, electrical devices, and medical products and novelties

Industrial Sources of Mercury addresses mercury emissions in Washington, including those from manufacturing, sewage sludge and power plants.

Related information:

Mercury Identification in Washington State Manufacturing: Final Report on Manufacturers in Washington State that May Use Mercury and Potential Non-Mercury Alternatives
Materials Flow for Mercury in the United States From the United States Geological Survey