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(IUR), and from readily available sources of hazard and exposure information. In addition, interim hazard characterizations for 50 HPV chemicals were also recently posted the agency’s website (see http:// iaspub.epa.gov/oppthpv/hpv_hc_characterization.get_report?srtCol=last_update_ date&srtDir=desc&doctype=2). The agency said that these interim documents will serve as the basis for developing risk-based prioritization decisions on these chemicals in the future. of arsenic in their urine had a four-timeshigher incidence of the disease. While such findings have been noted in other studies, this is the first one to link such low levels to the potential cause of diabetes. The researchers were quick to point out that further studies are needed before the findings are completely substantiated. The exact mechanism for the connection is also not yet understood. Currently, the United States has lowered arsenic requirements in drinking water and this data was collected before the reductions took place. Further studies will help determine if the levels should be lowered even more. ITT Reaches Out to the World ITT Corp., White Plains, N.Y., recently announced a strategic alliance with Water For People, a non-profit international de velopment organization supporting safe drinking water and sanitation projects in developing countries. The corporation will commit $3 million over a three-year period to be used to provide safe water, sanitation and hygiene education to 300 schools in the developing world. It is estimated that this program will allow 100,000 children and their families learn and apply technology that will improve their lives and reduce disease and fatalities. The company said it will provide support to enable the development of new local infrastructure to bring water and sanitation to remote schools, provide resources to repair existing systems, and assist in the creation of innovative hygiene education initiatives. Visit www.ittwatermark.com. Arsenic Linked to Diabetes Low levels of arsenic exposure, such as that obtained from drinking water, can lead to type-2 diabetes according to a new government study. The study results appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association. According to the study, an analysis of 788 adults found that people with higher levels Get More Info innovxsys.com/pem Real-time, on-the-spot elemental analysis for Mg to U, from ppm to 100% in soils, solids, liquids, powders, cores, fragments, paints, filters & films, slurries and more. The World’s Coolest Handheld XRF Analyzer • Analyze RCRA, priority pollutant metals in soils, alloys, ﬁlters, paints, liquids and more instantly in a single test! • Meet EPA Method 6200 for metals in soil, OSS1 for Pb • Meet NIOSH Method 7702 for Pb in air ﬁlters • Conduct site investigations, surveys and remediation Call: Get results fast! Save time, money and other valuable resources. When traditional means restrict you, go with the handheld XRF you can count on! Weʼll show you what our handheld can do. • Screen hazardous vs. non-hazardous disposal materials • Quantify CCA and other wood preservatives in seconds (781) 938-5005 (866) 4-innov-x Email: sales@innovxsys.com Check it out: Watch our Demos: www.innovxsys.com/demopem Ask about our rental programs: Join the Environmental Testing Revolution rentals@innovxsys.com And did we mention, the best Customer Support… OCTOBER2008 www.pollutionengineering.com 15 http://iaspub.epa.gov/oppthpv/hpv_hc_characterization.get_report?srtCol=last_update_date&srtDir=desc&doctype=2 http://iaspub.epa.gov/oppthpv/hpv_hc_characterization.get_report?srtCol=last_update_date&srtDir=desc&doctype=2 http://iaspub.epa.gov/oppthpv/hpv_hc_characterization.get_report?srtCol=last_update_date&srtDir=desc&doctype=2 http://iaspub.epa.gov/oppthpv/hpv_hc_characterization.get_report?srtCol=last_update_date&srtDir=desc&doctype=2 http://www.innovxsys.com/pem http://www.innovxsys.com/pem http://www.ittwatermark.com http://www.innovxsys.com/demopem http://www.pollutionengineering.com

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