URANIUM in the Shiprock Area
Uranium is part of the earth. It is close to the surface throughout the southwest U.S. Uranium is part of the
environment and is naturally occurring in soil and water. Uranium is also present in waste piles from uranium
mines and mills. Exposure to uranium has health concerns for humans—some known, many unknown.
KNOW about mine and mill sites
and contaminated water sources
There are abandoned uranium mines and mills on the Navajo Nation.
There are contaminated water sources on the Navajo Nation.
¦	We cannot un-do past contact with uranium.
¦	We can lessen contact with uranium now and in the future.
LEARN how to recognize
mines and contaminated water
sources
IF YOU SEE SIGNS.
LIKE THIS:


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CAUTION
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KEEP OUT

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Abandoned Uranium Mines

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RADIOACTIVE
MATERIALS
STAY AWAY from the area.
Learn where uranium mines were located and stay away even if there are no signs.
DO NOT build, play on, ride ATVs, or make corrals at mine sites.
DO NOT gather plants, or take gravel, dirt, sand or water from mine sites.
IF YOU SEE SIGNS.
LIKE THIS:
WATER FROM
THIS WELL
IS NOT SAFE
TO DRINK
;sted and found
A and U.S.EPA
r standards for
Navajo Nation policy is that livestock-
use-only wells are not to be used for
human drinking water.
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DO NOT use water from that source for human drinking,
cooking or bathing. It is contaminated with uranium or
other contaminants.
¦	DO NOT use contaminated water sources for human use, even if the water looks,
smells and tastes good. Don't use water from contaminated sources for drinking,
cooking, bathing or washing clothes or fruits and vegetables.
¦	ONLY use regulated water sources for human drinking, cooking or bathing. Regulated
water sources are piped water in your home or regulated watering points (usually near
Chapter Houses).
TEACH the
location of mines
and contaminated
water sources
The map shows locations of
abandoned uranium mines and
contaminated water sources in
this area.
Stay away from mines. Mines
can be dangerous to human
health and safety.
Only use regulated water
sources for human drinking,
cooking, and bathing.
Livestock-use-only wells
should not be used for human
drinking, cooking, or bathing.
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