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Natural Gas
A fossil fuel consisting primarily of methane, used mainly as an energy source for heating, electricity, and industrial processes.
Mineral or nutrientUpdated May 31, 2026
Health score-3.0
-5Poor5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Inhalation toxicity at high concentrations (asphyxiation, explosion risk), contamination potential with harmful impurities (e.g., hydrogen sulfide), flammability hazard, regulatory restrictions on emissions and leaks
Benefits
Efficient energy source with lower carbon emissions compared to coal and oil, widely available
References
Waters containing Natural Gas
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