What uses of CCA pressure treated wood are affected by this transition period?
After December 31, 2003, wood treaters will no longer be able to use CCA to treat wood intended for use in decks, picnic tables, landscaping timbers, gazebos, residential fencing, patios, walkways, and boardwalks, and playground equipment. Wood treated prior to this date, however, can still be used in residential settings. Already built structures containing CCA pressure treated wood are not affected by this action. 2. Does CCA pressure treated wood present any health risks to me or my family? EPA has not concluded that CCA pressure treated wood poses any unreasonable risk to the public or the environment. Nevertheless, arsenic is a known human carcinogen and, thus, the Agency believes that any reduction in the levels of potential exposure to arsenic is desirable. EPA believes that the voluntary transition to non-arsenical containing wood preservatives for residential sites is a responsible action by the registrants. Concerns have increased that arsenic pentoxide, chromium trioxide or
