NWT’s Chief Public Health Officer has recommended to avoid harvesting berries, mushrooms or other plants in areas impacted by industrial activities, and to avoid fishing and recreational water activities in lakes with documented high arsenic levels as part of a precautionary public health advisory.  If you have an infant, breastfeed if you can. Feed a variety of cereals to your infant, not only rice-based. Have children wash their hands after they play outside. Reduce dust and soil going inside the house (i.e., vacuum front entrance often). Do not burn older pressure-treated wood (manufactured before 2004) and avoid using it for home projects. Check out our Tips to Keep your Arsenic Levels Low booklet for more information.