The United States Environmental Protection Agency has been working closely with water agencies across the nation to update and improve rules concerning the amount of lead in drinking water. Lead was commonly used in older household plumbing materials and some water service lines. None of the water service pipelines used by the Contra Costa Water
About the Safe Drinking Water Plan With the transition of the Drinking Water Program from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on July 1, 2014, the State Water Board now has the primary enforcement authority (primacy) to enforce federal and state safe drinking-water acts, and is responsible for the regulatory oversight of about 8,000
Foodborne illness (sometimes called “foodborne disease,” “foodborne infection,” or “food poisoning) is a common, costly—yet preventable—public health problem. Each year, 1 in 6 Americans gets sick by consuming contaminated foods or beverages. Many different disease-causing microbes, or pathogens, can contaminate foods, so there are many different foodborne infections. In addition, poisonous chemicals, or other harmful
oday’s the day to start thinking about air quality. What can you do? Pay attention to the Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI is a tool that tells you when high levels of air pollution are predicted and tells you how air pollution affects your health. Finding the AQI is easy. It’s on the Web,
Make sure safety and health precautions are taken by cleanup professionals and occupants. Mold-contaminated buildings can be associated with a number of health problems. Anyone involved in the mold remediation process must be protected from exposure through a combination of practices and controls. A post-cleanup assessment by an independent environmental expert. An effective mold
What Is Cancer? Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade other tissues. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. Cancer is not just one disease, but many diseases. There are more than 100 kinds of cancer.
