Ken Follett wrote:
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> In a message dated 12/20/98 11:30:50 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
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> > <<tried to paint pressure treated wood. You
> > cann't. Pressure treating injects a substance into the wood that inhibits
> > organic rot and painting.>>
>
> At the IPTW in MD last month someone remarked to me that a new environmental
> hazard problem is arising from the chemicals in Wolmanized "pressure treated"
> lumber leaching into the soil. Seems that there will be a problem w/
> contaminaton of soil beneath suburban decks, as well as in agricultural
> applications. I'm curious to know more.
>
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A person to contact regarding your question is:
Dr. Kenney Brooks
Environmental Aquatics
644 Old Eagle Mountain Road
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Phone: 360-732-4464
Sorry, I do not have an e-mail.
Bryan