Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report
Connecticut, regional, and national energy and supply information.
Environmental Health
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The Department of Public Health (DPH) evaluates and quantifies health risks posed by environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals and radiation. Find information on topics including Rabies, Lyme Disease, Fish Consumption Advisory, Lead Poisoning, Mold and Radon.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
Environmental Public Health Tracking (EPHT) involves the ongoing collection, integration and analysis of data about environmental hazards, exposure to environmental hazards and health effects potentially related to exposure to those hazards.
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Environmental Justice means that all people should be treated fairly under environmental laws regardless of race, ethnicity, culture or economic status. The environmental justice movement has emerged in response to a growing body of evidence nationally and statewide indicating that low-income, racial and ethnic minority groups may be exposed to higher than average amounts of environmental pollution.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
Drinking water treatment, monitoring and source protection and consumer education are used to ensure the quality and adequacy of our public drinking water sources. Information is available for consumers and public water systems.
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Tracking Environmental Quality in Connecticut
The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) publishes an annual report on the condition of the state's air, water, land and life.
Agency: Council on Environmental Quality
