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PETROLEUM BULK STORAGE | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Facilities that store petroleum products in tank systems regulated under Article XV of the Nassau County Public Health Ordinance (NCPHO) must register such tanks with the Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH). Nassau County is committed to protecting our groundwater from petroleum contamination. The proper closure of small underground petroleum tanks, such as heating oil tanks, can reduce that threat. Call for detailed information.

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Water Quality Assurance
Environmental Hazards Evaluation
Fuel Storage Tank Testing

GROUNDWATER PROTECTION | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Involved in many programs to prevent subsurface discharges that have the potential to threaten our groundwater resources. They include the Petroleum Bulk Storage program, Toxic and Hazardous Materials Storage Program, Sewer Connection Program and closure of On-Site Sanitary Systems, monitoring inactive hazardous waste sites and the Underground Injection Control program (UIC). Call for detailed information.

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Water Quality Assurance
Environmental Hazards Evaluation
Water Quality Monitoring

HEAP CLEAN AND TUNE BENEFIT | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The 2024-2025 HEAP Clean and Tune benefit opened on October 1, 2024. Eligible households can receive energy efficiency services, which includes the cleaning of primary heating equipment, but may also include chimney cleaning, minor repairs, installation of carbon monoxide detectors or programmable thermostats, if needed, to allow for the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the heating equipment. Benefit amounts are based on the actual cost incurred to provide clean and tune services, up to a maximum of $500. No additional HEAP cash benefits are available. Call for detailed information.

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Large Appliance Repair
Chimney Sweeping
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Fuel Storage Tank Testing
Furnace Maintenance / Repair

PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN PROGRAM | ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Conducts investigations of public health nuisance complaints and submits written reports to Health and Code Enforcement Officers. Provides technical assistance to county residents in regard to their private water supply and sewage disposal systems. Collects water samples and conducts sewage system evaluations, for a fee, upon request.

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Public Facility Health Inspection
Health Spa Complaints
Home Sanitation Enforcement
Outpatient Clinic Complaints
Tap Water Testing
Food Poisoning Investigation
Pool Sanitation
Water Quality Monitoring
Food Complaints
Restaurant/Food Sanitation

FORT DRUM MEDDAC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES | FORT DRUM MEDICAL ACTIVITY (MEDDAC)

Provides public health services in programs that respond to concerns dealing with the indoor and outdoor environment.

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Mold Analysis
Public Facility Health Inspection
Rabies Control
Tick Control
Pest Detection
Water Quality Monitoring
Food Poisoning Investigation
Restaurant/Food Sanitation
Pest Identification
Pool Sanitation
Public Health Surveillance Programs
Waste Management Information
Environmental Hazards Information
Environmental Hazards Reporting

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT | ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Provides public health services in programs that respond to concerns dealing with the indoor and outdoor environment.

Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act:
. Tobacco retailer compliance checks to ensure that they are not
selling to minors
. Enforcement of the self-service display ban (includes vending machines)

Environmental Exposure Response
. Toxic and hazardous substance site surveillance
. Hazardous spill response
. Environmental radiation investigations

Waste-to-Energy Facility Monitoring
. Sampling of soils at sites associated with the Waste to Energy Facility
. Testing of soils and ash for metals and organics
. Review of stack testing reports and compliance reports

Indoor Air
. Indoor air complaint investigations
. Mold, asbestos, odors, general indoor air quality

New York State Clean Indoor Air Act
. New York State Clean Indoor Air Act enforcement (smoking in public
buildings and work places)
. Smoking in restaurants and bars is regulated by the Food Protection program

Radon
. Radon surveillance and investigations
. Information on testing homes for radon
. List of state certified radon mitigation contractors

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Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Radon Information
Smoking Regulation
Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup
Automobile Emissions Control
Industrial Pollution Control
Mold Pollution Information
Tap Water Information
Oil Spill Cleanup
Air Pollution Control/Fuel Efficiency Incentives Programs
Climate Change Prevention Programs
Soil Contaminant Testing
Water Quality Information/Reporting
Asbestos Information
Hazardous Spill Cleanup

NATIONAL DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM | CAYUGA COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK

* Provides in-home assessments and interventions for asthma, tobacco cessation, indoor air quality, lead, fire safety, and other environmental health hazards.* Provides programs designed for individuals who are pre-diabetic.* Offers education and information about many variables that contribute to diabetes prevention including but not limited to: nutrition exercise stress management other lifestyle variables

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Indoor Air Pollution Information
Household Hazardous Materials Information
Tobacco Use Education/Prevention
Comprehensive Indoor Air Pollution Testing
Lead Information
Lead Testing
Fire Safety Inspections

HEALTHY NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAM | WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (WCDOH) - WHITE PLAINS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION

An outreach program to help improve and maintain personal health and environmental living conditions. The goal of the program is to promote healthy neighborhoods by keeping residents aware of the variety of medical, social and environmental services available to them locally. Outreach staff visit residents, at the residents request, an inspection of their home is also performed to be sure that no environmental health hazards or problems exist. If environmental health hazards or problems do exist, our staff will direct them to the agency best able to help.

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Environmental Hazards Evaluation
Outreach Programs

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES | DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Monitors environmental factors in the Town, makes field surveys of beaches, marshlands, etc., warns of environmental hazards and possible dangers to fragile land areas, wildlife and plants. Accepts Grant applications for Environmental Projects for East Hampton.

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Aquatic Farming Permits
Environmental Protection and Improvement
Coastal Environmental Protection and Management
Environmental Hazards Evaluation

Lead Poisoning Prevention | Chemung County Health Department - Main Site

Provides information about how to keep children safe from lead poisoning where they live, learn, and play. Services include: Education, screening services, and information about making homes safe. This program is sponsored jointly by the Chemung County Health Department and the City of Elmira to educate parents, homeowners, and landlords.

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Lead Testing
Lead Information
Lead Poisoning Screening

Agricultural Program | Cornell University Cooperative Extension - Allegany County

Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management.

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Agricultural Waste Management
Soil Conservation
Lead Testing
Forest Conservation
Agricultural Pest / Disease Control Assistance
Sustainable Agriculture Programs
Beekeeping Support Services
Farm / Ranch Management Support
Agricultural Pollution Prevention / Mitigation Assistance
Viticulture Support Services
Crop Production Support
Agricultural and Food Sciences Research
Organic Farming Assistance
Animal Husbandry Programs
Water Resources Conservation
Radon Testing
Household Hazardous Materials Information

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Public water systems are routinely tested by both the public water supplier and the Nassau County Department of Health. Wells, treatment facilities, water storage tanks, and the distribution systems are tested for over 150 different contaminants. Your local water supplier handles complaints about rusty water or odors. Other inquiries may be made to the Health Department Bureau of Water Supply at 516-227-9692 weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For emergencies after business hours, call 516-742-6154.

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Water Quality Assurance
Water Quality Monitoring
Water Supply System
Tap Water Testing

OFFICE OF WATER RESOURCES | SUFFOLK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - OFFICE OF WATER RESOURCES

Enforce regulations controlling 39 Community Water Supplies (CWS) and 254 Non-Community Water Supplies (NCWS) in Suffolk County. The Office of Water Resources serves the Bureau of Drinking Water; Public Water Supply; Emerging Water Issues; Private Wells; Private Water Testing Program; Bureau of Groundwater Resources; Pesticides; Brownfields; Source Water Assessment Program; Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan; Special Investigations and Superfund/Brookhaven National Laboratory. Call for detailed information regarding all programs and services offered.

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Environment and Public Health / Safety
Water Quality Monitoring
Water Quality Assurance
Water Supply System
Pesticide / Herbicide Control
Tap Water Testing

PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Public water systems are routinely tested by both your public water system and the Nassau County Department of Health. Your local water supplier handles complaints about rusty water or odors. Other inquiries may be made to the Health Department Bureau of Water Supply at 516-227-9692 weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For emergencies after business hours, call 516-742-6154.

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Tap Water Information
Water Quality Monitoring
Water Quality Information / Reporting
Tap Water Testing

Agriculture Program | Cornell Cooperative Extension - Steuben County

Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field/crop management, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management.

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Agricultural Waste Management
Gardening / Landscaping Instruction
Lead Testing
Forest Conservation
Agricultural Pest / Disease Control Assistance
Sustainable Agriculture Programs
Beekeeping Support Services
Farm / Ranch Management Support
Agricultural Pollution Prevention / Mitigation Assistance
Agricultural Water Management
Gardening Volunteer Opportunities
Soil Conservation
Crop Production Support
Agricultural and Food Sciences Research
Viticulture Support Services
Organic Farming Assistance
Animal Husbandry Programs
Water Resources Conservation
Radon Testing

LEAD-FREE MOHAWK VALLEY / LEAD SAFE UTICA | HOMEOWNERSHIP CENTER

*Addresses lead hazards in privately owned housing.
*Aims to prevent childhood lead poisoning by creating lead-safe housing
*Helps homeowners, landlords, and tenants control hazards from lead in paint, soil and dust.
*Works in coordination with HEPA Vacuum Loaner Program and Lead Poisoning Prevention Education

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Lead Testing
Lead Abatement
Lead Safe Homes
Lead Information

Cooperative Extension Program | Cornell Cooperative Extension - Schuyler County

Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management. Also provides information on water quality, radon, and other household environmental issues.

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Agricultural Water Management
Radon Testing
Water Resources Conservation
Animal Husbandry Programs
Organic Farming Assistance
Viticulture Support Services
Agricultural and Food Sciences Research
Crop Production Support
Soil Conservation
Agricultural Waste Management
Agricultural Pollution Prevention / Mitigation Assistance
Farm / Ranch Management Support
Beekeeping Support Services
Sustainable Agriculture Programs
Agricultural Pest / Disease Control Assistance
Forest Conservation

Agriculture Program | Cornell Cooperative Extension - Chemung County

Offers programs to help sustain agriculture including information and support where possible in managing pests, pollution prevention, waste and water management, animal husbandry including dairy and livestock production, beekeeping, field, grape and vegetable crop production, farm business management, and forest and wildlife management. Also provides information on water quality, recycling, household hazardous waste, radon, lead and other household environmental issues.

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Gardening / Landscaping Instruction
Agricultural Waste Management
Lead Testing
Agricultural Pest / Disease Control Assistance
Sustainable Agriculture Programs
Beekeeping Support Services
Farm / Ranch Management Support
Agricultural Pollution Prevention / Mitigation Assistance
Agricultural Water Management
Household Hazardous Materials Information
Crop Production Support
Agricultural and Food Sciences Research
Viticulture Support Services
Organic Farming Assistance
Animal Husbandry Programs
Water Resources Conservation
Radon Testing

Lead Poisoning Prevention | Steuben County Public Health - Main Site

Provides information about how to keep children safe from lead poisoning where they live, learn, and play. Services include: Education, screening services, and information about making homes safe.

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Case / Care Management
Lead Information
Lead Poisoning Screening
Tap Water Testing

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - BCHD | BROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Educational/technical information only for West Nile Virus, Lyme Disease, mold, bed bugs, tattoo parlors and tanning parlors.

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Lead Testing
Public Health Advisories
Environmental Hazards Reporting
Mold Pollution Information

LEAD POISONING CONTROL PROGRAM | OSWEGO COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Provides screening tests for lead poisoning and monitors the records of all lead screening conducted in Oswego County. Ensures appropriate medical follow-up and makes referrals for environmental, and nursing visits when indicated.

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Lead Testing
Lead Poisoning Screening
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education
Lead Abatement

LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM | ONONDAGA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Provides lead poisoning prevention services including identification of at-risk children and high-risk housing. Offers free in-home inspections. Works to educate the community about lead poisoning prevention, provides in-home lead paint inspections, coordinates blood lead testing access for children under 18 years of age, and promotes enrollment in grants and other home repair loan programs.

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Lead Testing
Lead Poisoning Screening
Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education

HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CORTLAND COUNTY, COVID-19 | HEALTH DEPARTMENT, CORTLAND COUNTY

For information regarding COVID-19 please check our website at http://www.cortland-co.org/432/Health-Department.To find COVID-19 vaccine locations community members can: Search vaccines.gov, text your ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233.

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Lead Testing
COVID-19 Control
Tuberculosis Control
COVID-19 Immunization Clinics

COMMUNITY SCIENCE INSTITUTE | COMMUNITY SCIENCE INSTITUTE

Certified water quality testing lab measures numerous water quality parameters, including coliform / e.coli bacteria, nitrates, lead and more. Partners with volunteers to monitor local water quality including monitoring harmful algal blooms on Cayuga Lake.

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Environmental Protection/Advocacy Volunteer Opportunities
Water Quality Monitoring
Tap Water Testing

HAZARD MATERIALS EDUCATION AND LEAD TEST KITS | NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Information about asbestos and lead removal, radon information, fish advisories, air quality, hazardous waste sites, pesticide information, public water supplies, oil or chemical spills. Information about Lead Test Kits available.

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Environmental Hazards Information
Environmental Hazards Evaluation