The first such pathway was inhalation of contaminated dust that migrated to the community through fugitive emissions and workers’ clothing. The second possible pathway was through contact with surface water which was noticeably being contaminated from mine runoff and effluent releases. Groundwater in the region is located at significant depth. As a result, nearly all residents rely on surface water collected at rivers for bathing, agricultural, and livestock purposes, among other uses. Finally, the third possible pathway was through consumption of contaminated livestock that similarly come into contact with contaminated water and soil.