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Lithium in the environment

Like all alkali metals, lithium reacts easily in water and does not occur freely in nature due to its activity, Lithium is a moderately abundant element and its present in the Earth’s crust in 65 ppm (parts per million). This situates lithium below nickel, copper, and tungsten and over cerium and tin, referring to abundance.
In the United States lithium is recovered from brine pools in Nevada. Today, most commercial lithium is recovered from brine sources in Chile. World production of lithium ores and brone salts in around 40.000 tonnes per yearand reserves are estimated to be around 7 million tonnes.
Lithium is easily adsorbed by plants. the amount of lithium in plants varies widely, in some cases reaching 30 ppm.

Health effects of Lithium
Effects of exposure to Lithium: Fire: Flammable. many reactions may cause fire or explosion. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Explosion: Risk of fire and explosion on contact with combustible substances and water. Inhalation: Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. Symptoms may be delayed. Skin: Redness. Skin burns. Pain. Blisters. Eyes: Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns. Ingestion: Abdominal cramps. Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Nausea. Shock or collapse. Vomiting. Weakness.

Effects of short-term exposure: the substance is corrosive to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the substance may cause lung oedema. the symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation is therefore essential. immediate administration of an appropriate spray, by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered.

Routes of exposure: the substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Inhalation risk: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Chemical dangers: Heating may cause violent combustion or explosion. the substance may spontaneously ignite on contact with air when finely dispersed. upon heating, toxic fumes are formed. Reacts violently with strong oxidants, acids and many compounds (hydrocarbons, halogens, halons, concrete, sand and asbestos) causing fire and explosion hazard. Reacts violently with water, forming highly flammable hydrogen gas and corrosive fumes of lithium hydroxide.

Environmental effects of Lithium
Metallic lithium will react with nitrogen, oxygen, and water vapor in air. consequently, the lithium surface becomes coated with a mixture of lithium hydroxide (LiOH), lithium carbonate (Li2CO3), and lithium nitride (Li3N). Lithium hydroxide represents a potentially significant hazard because it is extremely corrosive. Special attention should be given to water organisms.

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I was prescribed lithium. I know it helps some people, it made me feel dead inside. I wouldn't worry about them putting it in the water though. Seems like a sensationalist question to me.

Yes.

I tell you, they're trying to sap our PRECIOUS BODILY FLUIDS!

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All I can say is: Soylent Green is people! PEOPLE!!!

No. Apparently your dosage is too low.

You do realize that this has already been debunked. Ever heard of snopes?

are you suggesting that i stop stirring my water with leaking batteries?

Is WATER you drink the new weapon of choice to keep you subdued.?