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

    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

  • Contact Information
  • 404-657-6534
  • 1.800.georgia
    or 678.georgia

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