Tacoma Smelter Plume Project

Welcome to the Tacoma Smelter Plume (TSP) Web site. This site provides information on health and environmental impacts from arsenic and lead contamination stemming from the ASARCO copper smelter.

The Tacoma Smelter Plume ASARCO smoke stack
Smelter background
Soil contamination studies
Maps
Video about the smelter and the TSP project
Health studies and advisories Dirt Alert
Cancer study
Dirt Alert – Guidelines for soil safety
Physician's Advisory
Pica – eating non-food
Tools for educators Take Off Shoes poster image
Why children are at higher risk
Lesson plans
Posters
Brochures
Tools for residents Home soil testing
Home soil testing guidelines
Maps
Soil safety guidelines
Gardening brochure
Information about lead and arsenic Lead, arsenic and health issues
Lead in Washington State soil
Lead pollution
Lead and your Health
Arsenic in Washington State soil
Arsenic Pollution
Arsenic and your health
Additional resources Additional resources on lead and arsenic
Helpful links
Glossary
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