Radon in Drinking Water
What You Need to Know About Radon in Drinking Water Radon is a naturally occurring...
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Arsenic in Drinking Water
Arsenic is a natural element found in some rocks and soils in Vermont and may...
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, refers to a group of diseases that cause airflow...
Cancer Data
Cancer in Vermont The Division of Health Statistics and Informatics conducts surveillance of cancer among...
Lake Conditions
Not all Vermont bays, lakes, and ponds are monitored. Be aware of changing conditions, and...
Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae)
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are common in Lake Champlain and other Vermont waters...
Vulnerability Indicators
Understanding our community-level vulnerabilities can help us all prepare for emergencies like floods and heat...
Tick Tracker
The Vermont Tick Tracker is a crowd-sourced tool that allows anyone to contribute to our...
Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Tracker
The Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Tracker allows the public to check recent cyanobacteria bloom reports at...
Radon
Smoking and radon are the leading causes of lung cancer. If you smoke and your...
Reproductive Health
Exposure to hazards in the physical environment—secondhand smoke, lead, mercury, air pollution, pesticides, and other...
Heart Attacks
Investigators both in the U.S. and abroad have shown relationships between short- and long-term exposure...
Drinking Water
Private water supplies are monitored and maintained by their owners, so it is important for...
Climate and Health
Changes in the climate can affect human health, including: effects from extreme heat, extreme weather...
Childhood Lead Poisoning
Lead is a highly toxic metal that has been commonly used in many household, industrial...
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a poison, even at low levels. Breathing high levels of CO can...
Cancer
Cancer is the leading cause of death in Vermont. Each year more than 3,600 Vermonters...
Birth Defects
Most birth defects are thought to be caused by a complex mix of factors, including...
Asthma
Asthma attacks and episodes are serious problems with breathing caused by certain triggers. These triggers...
Air Quality
Outdoor air can contain pollutants. Air pollution has been linked to specific health problems—such as...
Glossary
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Gross Alpha Radiation, Uranium and Radium in Drinking Water
Gross alpha radiation is a type of energy released when certain radioactive elements decay or...
Nitrates and Nitrites in Drinking Water
What You Need to Know About Nitrates and Nitrites in Drinking Water Nitrogen can take...
Not all Vermont bays, lakes, and ponds are monitored. Be aware of changing conditions, and keep out of the water if you think cyanobacteria may be present. Check recent reports on lake conditions and season summaries. To find out if...
Outdoor air can contain pollutants. Air pollution has been linked to specific health problems—such as asthma, heart disease, and lung cancer.