Environmental Health - Chemical Hazards Program Mission "The mission of the Chemical Hazards Program is to prevent illness and promote quality of life through the reduction and elimination of exposures to hazardous chemicals in the environment."

The Chemical Hazards Program (CHP) provides public health assessments and health consultations, technical assistance, community education, staff training, and referrals for district and local health departments, residents, educators, healthcare professionals, and state and federal agencies.

COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

    Health Survey:
    Uranium and Radon in Monroe County, GA
       Survey Due Date: March 9, 2012

    Community Advocacy Group Leader Survey
      Survey Due Date: Monday, February 20, 2012

    Public Health Assessments, Health Consultations,
    Technical Assists  and Needs Assessments
    conducted by the Chemical Hazards Program

NEW and UPDATED PUBLICATIONS

Brochures:
Chemical Hazards Program
Radon and Public Health
Uranium in Private Water Wells
Well Water Quality and Testing

Fact Sheets:
Naturally-Occurring Arsenic in Private Well Water (Thomas County, GA)
Crematory Operations - Common Health Concerns
Naphthalene Pest Control Products - Proper Use

EMERGENCIES

Georgia Poison Center

Throughout Georgia: (800) 282-5846
Metro Atlanta: (404) 616-9000
TTY: (404) 616-9287

Environmental Emergencies (spills, violations)
Throughout Georgia: (800) 241-4113
Metro Atlanta: (404) 656-4300