Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

serving the state of wisconsin since 1839

DATCP works to assure safe food, healthy people, animals, plants and environment, vibrant agriculture and fair business practices.

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Water Quality

Lead Arsenate

Lead and arsenic are naturally-occurring compounds, and as a result, most soil throughout Wisconsin contains some level of each of these compounds. In addition to the naturally-occurring compounds, lead and arsenic compounds were used as pesticides on apple and cherry orchards from the late 1800's to the mid 1900's. Because these compounds don't break down and aren't very mobile, they are often found in the soil today.

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