[TowerTalk] Power pole Updates

[Darl Deeds]

<I'm not aware of any problems with creosote.>  <K9OF>


Creosote is a Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon that includes phenols and cresols. 

(The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined that coal tar creosote is probably carcinogenic to humans. The EPA has also determined that coal tar creosote is a probable human carcinogen.)


Power companies have not used creosote treated poles in my area for many years due to the carcinogenic nature of them. 


Darl   NA8W