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Report an Incident
Significant environmental incidents Needing a fast response, sooner than next business day Emergencies that threaten life or property Call 911 or your local emergency number. Major incidents Call our 24-hour incident phone number: For significant or major environmental incidents, including radiological materials incidents. Cybersecurity incidents at a public water system Division of Drinking Water’s 24/7…
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Getting Rid of Household Hazardous Waste
By Pat Sheehan Household hazardous waste (HHHW) is any waste produced in the home which contains hazardous substances or may pose a threat to the environment, pets and wildlife, or human health (think little children as the most immediate risk). Products containing hazardous substances are often labeled with words such as: toxic, flammable, corrosive, reactive,…
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Ronald McDonald House
It looked like the “the house that love built” would have to put its expansion plans on hold after contractors for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) discovered gasoline contamination on property slated to house their new 38,000 square foot facility. The Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) assisted RMHC by facilitating the installation of…
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Photo Gallery: Ronald McDonald House Vapor Shield Install
Photo Gallery: The Division of Environmental Response and Remediation (DERR) assisted RMHC by facilitating the installation of a vapor barrier so construction could proceed.
