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Air Pollution: Learn What DEP Is Doing to Help You …

WEBAir pollution has been linked to many health problems including respiratory illness, heart attacks, stroke, and cancer. Worldwide, over seven million people die each …

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Standards, Guidance and Procedures

WEBIn order to satisfy the requirements of Act 2 and the Chapter 250 regulations, the Land Recycling Program has developed Standards, Guidance and Procedures to guide you …

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Statewide Health Standards

WEBStatewide Health Standards. When the Safe Drinking Water Program’s PFOA and PFOS MCLs were published in the PA Bulletin on January 14, 2023, those values automatically …

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The Particulate Matter Standard

WEBIn 1987, recognizing the risks of adverse health effects associated with smaller particles that are more likely to penetrate deeper into the respiratory system, EPA created a new …

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Radon in the Home

WEBRadon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas that can enter your home from the ground through cracks in the foundation. A known human carcinogen, radon is …

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Arsenic in Drinking Water

WEBArsenic is regulated in public drinking water systems by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a maximum allowable limit-known as a maximum …

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Drinking Water Regulations

WEBDrinking Water Regulations (Listed in order by most recent and revised rules first) PFAS MCL Rule The PFAS MCL Rule, published on January 14, 2023 protects …

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Radiation Control Division

WEBContacting the Radiation Control Division: Phone: 717-787-3720. Fax: 717-783-8965. Email: Please see DEP's contact page. Please use our New Resource …

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Bureau of Air Quality

WEBEffective January 16, 2021, all air quality applications, Permits, Requests for Determinations and initial Asbestos Notifications will be subject to new and/or increased fees. The …

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Regulated Medical and Chemotherapeutic Waste

WEBRegulated Medical/Chemotherapeutic (RMCW) Waste General Permits. RMCW general permits may be issued on a regional or statewide basis for a category of RMCW …

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Fish Consumption Advisories

WEBHealth problems that may result from the contaminants found in fish range from small changes in health that are hard to detect to birth defects and cancer. Mothers who eat …

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The Ins and Outs of Septic Systems in Pennsylvania

WEBThe average lifespan of a septic system is estimated at 15 to 40 years, but it may last longer if properly maintained. Just like changing the oil in your car, maintaining …

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Public Notification

WEBWhen and why was the public notification (PN) rule revised? The PN rule became effective on May 6, 2002 and was published in Chapter 109 in August 2002. PN requirements …

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