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Maryland and PFAS

WEBMaryland and PFAS. PFAS – short for per- and polyfluo roalkyl substances – refers to a large group of more than 4,000 human-made chemicals tha t have been used since the …

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Maryland Department of the Environment

WEBGovernor Moore Celebrates Earth Day, Signs Executive Order Creating the Maryland Outdoor Learning Partnership. Maryland Department of the Environment Connects Rural …

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Harmful Algal Blooms

WEBHarmful algal blooms, or HABs, occur when algae—simple photosynthetic organisms that live in salt water and freshwater—grow out of control while producing toxic or harmful …

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PFAS—Information on the Maryland Department of the …

WEBFor more information, contact the Water Supply Program at 410-537-3702 or [email protected]

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Maryland Responds to the Health Impacts of Climate Change

WEBBased on hospitalization data for Maryland during 2000-2012: Summertime extreme heat and precipitation events increased the rate of hospitalization for asthma in Maryland by …

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Environmental Health

WEBThis link takes you to the website of the Environmental Health Bureau at the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Local health departments and other local …

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Diesel Emission Health and Environmental Effects

WEBThe primary pollutants emitted from diesel engines include: Health studies show that exposure to diesel exhaust primarily affects the respiratory system and worsens asthma, …

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Workplace Environments

WEBWorkplace Environments. This page contains links to resources on worker health and safety. Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Maryland Department of …

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CancerandtheEnvironment

WEBThis page provides general information and links to resources about cancer and the environment, including concerns about cancer rates in neighborhoods and communities …

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Lead and Copper in Drinking Water

WEBLead and copper enter drinking water primarily through plumbing materials. Exposure to lead and copper may cause health problems ranging from stomach distress to brain …

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Maryland Hospitals Honored for “Environmental Excellence”

WEBMaryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (MD H2E) is a grant-funded technical assistance and networking initiative that promotes sustainability in Maryland health …

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Radon Exposure in Your Home.What's Your Radon Risk

WEBRadon exposure is a health hazard with a simple solution. Radon is an invisible, odorless radioactive gas in the earth that can enter into lower level rooms of your home, like a …

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Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

WEBThe most effective prevention of childhood lead poisoning is to reduce or eliminate exposure. Maryland Department of the Environment's (MDE) Lead Poisoning Prevention …

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Learn About Vibrio Bacteria

WEBVibrio are bacteria that occur naturally in brackish water such as the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, and in salt water, especially during warm weather months. Vibrio …

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TMDL for Sediment in the Non-Tidal Piscataway Creek

WEBTMDL The TMDL for sediment in the Piscataway Creek watershed, was established at a level to ensure acceptable biological integrity in the watershed’s streams.

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Veterans Affairs Maryland Health Care System

WEB3 3) Design a replacement for the Perry Point VAMC 150,000-gallon Boiler Plant Tank that will be safer and easier to manage. 4) Continue to develop service specific staff training …

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