Environmental Health

Air Quality

• Indoor Air Quality issues - EPA

  • CO Poisoning - CDC

  • Radon Information - MHD

  • TCE Resources - MHD

• Outdoor Air Quality - MHD
  • Investigations related to citizen complaints of poor outdoor air quality - DNR
• Cold Weather (safe heating) - CDC

Mold

Mold is a type of fungi that is everywhere around us. However, mold can be a problem when it grows unchecked inside a home. If there is sufficient moisture, along with an organic food source, mold may proliferate in your home. To learn more about mold, including how it may affect your health and how to remove it from your home, read Mold and Your Health.

Drinking Water

To learn more about drinking water quality in Milwaukee, go to the Milwaukee Water Works website.

Guidelines for Eating Fish

• Check out the Wisconsin DNR Fishing Wisconsin website for information about potential contaminants in fish caught from Wisconsin waters.

• Wisconsin DNR reference guide concerning safe fish consumption: 2024-2026 Choose wisely: A health guide for choosing fish in Wisconsin

Hazardous / Toxic Materials

• Household hazardous waste disposal - MMSD

• Electronic device and batteries disposal - EPA 

Needles / Sharps

Please take your household medical sharps to a registered sharps collection location. You can find a list of locations on the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources website.