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Environmental Hazards

As COVID-19 continues to impact us locally, we will be closing all Public Health Madison & Dane County offices to the public effective Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Although this decision was not arrived at easily, it is a decision that we needed to make. We are prioritizing preserving the health and safety of our staff and clients while continuing to maintain our ability to provide essential services, including our response to COVID-19.

We will continue providing services through alternate avenues, detailed below, but at this time we are reducing our direct contact with the public.
 

Regular services will continue. Specifically:

  • Regular services will be continued when staff can maintain social distancing.
  • Response will be prioritized based on the severity of the hazards.



Public Health Madison & Dane County works to prevent or minimize risks to human health and the environment caused by environmental hazards.

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Environmental Spills & Complaints

Information on our work in investigating environmental spills and how to report an incident.

Indoor Air Hazards

Information and resources on common sources of indoor air quality problems:  asbestos, carbon monoxide, environmental tobacco smoke, household chemicals, mold, dust, radon, and woodburning.

Lead Poisoning

Information on lead poisoning and our lead poisoning prevention services.

Needle & Syringe Disposal

Information on how to safely dispose of used needles, syringes and other sharps, and on our Needle Exchange Program.

Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Information on PFAS in our environment, and the effects they can have on health.


Hazardous Material Disposal

Dane County Clean Sweep provides a place to bring hazardous household materials for their safe disposal.

Environmental Hazards

  • Environmental Spills & Complaints
  • Flood Resources
  • Indoor Air Hazards
  • Lead Poisoning
    • Drinking Water Testing
    • Paint & Varnish Lead Testing
    • Public Health Lead Services
  • Needle & Syringe Disposal
  • Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
    • PFAS Health Effects
    • PFAS Water Standards
    • PFAS News & Actions in Dane County
    • PFAS FAQs

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Office Location & Hours

  • Main Phone: (608) 266-4821
  • Environmental Health Phone:
    (608) 242-6515
  • Fax: (608) 266-4858
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Healthy People. Healthy Places.

Public Health Services are available to all residents and visitors of Madison and Dane County. Citizenship is not a requirement. We provide services regardless of a person's race, color, gender/gender expression, ability, religion, sexual orientation or place of birth/place of residence.

Our Mission


Working with the community to enhance, protect, and promote the health of the environment and the well being of all people.


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