Health risk assessment of arsenic dispersion from mining in Mount Isa

The study identified that arsenic (As) exposure to the population of Mount Isa is of limited significance but surface tailings and fall out (city) may be higher risk because their % bioaccessibilities are higher than those of other sources. Total As concentrations (μg m⁻²) in surface wipes indicate a need to clean surfaces where children regularly contact. Airborne particulate concentrations were not significant for the sampling period.