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National Lead Information Center and Clearinghouse
Provides information on lead-based paint for the home and safe work practices for renovating. Distributes EPA literature.
Voice: 1-800-424-5323
Website: http://www.epa.gov/lead
E-mail: hotline.lead@epamail.epa.gov
Verified: 7/17/2007
EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Safe Drinking Water
Provides information on safe drinking water and policy regulations on a variety of environmental concerns.
Write:
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Ariel Rios Bldg.
Washington, DC 20460-4604
Voice: 1-800-426-4791
Website: http://www.epa.gov/safewater
E-mail: sdwa@epa.gov
Verified: 7/19/2007
Indoor Air Quality Information Clearinghouse
Provides information and referral on indoor air quality, pollutants and sources, health effects, control methods, commercial building operations and maintenance. Sponsored by the EPA.
Write:
Indoor Air Quality Info. Clgh.
P.O. Box 37133
Washington, DC 20013-7133
Voice: 1-800-438-4318
Website: http://www.epa.gov/iaq/
E-mail: iaqinfo@aol.com
Verified: 7/29/2007
American Public Information on Environment
Information, education and aid to families with environmental concerns.
Write:
American Public Information on Environment
P.O. Box 676
Northfield, MN 55057-0676
Voice: 1-800-320-2743
Website: http://www.americanpie.org
E-mail: info@americanpie.org
Verified: 7/19/2007
Chemical Information Referral Center
Takes calls from emergency personnel (firefighters, police) responding to emergency chemical or other hazardous spills. Companies must call 1-800-262-8200 to register (registration fee is required) and then be eligible to report emergency spills with the referral center.
Write:
Chemical Information Referral Ctr.
1300 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22209
Voice: 1-800-424-9300
Website: http://www.chemtrec.com
E-mail: customerservice@chemtrec.com
Verified: 7/19/2007
Center for Disease Control and Prevention Helpline
Provides information on emergency preparedness and response including bioterrorism, chemical emergencies, radiation emergencies, mass casualties, natural disasters, severe weather, recent outbreaks and incidence.
Voice: 1-800-232-4636
TDD: 1-888-232-6348
Website: http://www.cdc.gov
Verified: 4/26/2007
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