WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
HOW YOU CAN REPORT BAD AIR:
AIR QUALITY SURVEY
Reporting bad air quality is an important step to helping cleaning the air for our communities. Reporting questionable air quality and smells is simple and easy to do. Simply click the link below and fill out the short form. This reporting provides environmental practitioners important data that can be used to help keep manufacturing plants and other pollutants accountable to keeping the air safe and clean to breathe.
AIR AWARENESS ALERTS
The Houston Health Department is lessening the burden asthma places on the lives of about 364,000 Houstonians through a new alert system. AlertHouston now includes Houston Asthma Air Aware Day alerts.
Houston Asthma Air Aware Day alerts informs community members when the outdoor air conditions match the conditions on days when Houstonians have experienced ambulance-treated asthma attacks related to air pollution. This valuable information allows Houstonians with asthma to take precautionary measures.
The Houston Health Department also posts the alerts on its website: houstonhealth.org and on Facebook and Twitter.
EPA WATER:
Things you need to know about your water
- Drinking Water: The EPA plays a key role in ensuring the public water systems meet health-based standards for drinking water. They establish and enforce National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWRs) that limit the levels of specific contaminants
- Surface Water: The EPA works to protect and restore the nation’s rivers, lakes, and streams. They set water quality standards that help protect water bodies for designated uses, such as drinking water, swimming, and fishing.
- Ground Water: EPA regulations also address ground water, which is a vital source of drinking water for many communities. They work to prevent the contamination of ground water resources and to ensure that drinking water systems can safely access and treat ground water.
Other EPA Water Activities
- Monitoring Water Quality: EPA conducts water quality monitoring to track the health of our water resources and to identify any issues or trends.
- Supporting Water Infrastructure: EPA provides funding and technical assistance to help communities improve their water infrastructure, including drinking water systems and wastewater treatment plants.
- Collaboration: EPA collaborates with states, tribes, and communities to address water quality issues and to protect public health.
- Education and Outreach: EPA provides information and resources to the public about water quality and how they can help protect our water resources.
EPA
Refers to the efforts and actions taken by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to protect and improve the quality of water resources, including drinking water, surface water (lakes, rivers, streams), and ground water. This includes setting and enforcing standards, monitoring water quality, and supporting efforts to restore and protect water.
“Who has the worst water?” Which state has the worst tap water quality?
Several states frequently appear on lists with poor tap water quality, but it’s difficult to pinpoint one single “worst.” Texas and Pennsylvania are consistently mentioned and have significant issues. Texas’s problems are often attributed to polluted water systems in rural areas, with contaminants like lead, radiation, and arsenic. Pennsylvania had a high number of water violations in 2023, particularly related to monitoring and reporting.
Other states that frequently appear on lists with poor water quality include:
Alabama: A significant portion of residents rely on groundwater, and individual responsibility for water safety is high.
Arizona: Has water scarcity issues and has been found to have high levels of chromium-6 and PFAS in Phoenix tap water.
Florida: Experiences frequent violations and has had issues with water quality, particularly in certain regions.
New Mexico: Has a high percentage of residents relying on groundwater.
Oklahoma: Ranks among the worst for water quality, particularly due to PFAS contamination.
West Virginia: A significant percentage of public water systems are non-compliant with EPA standards.
FORT BEND COUNTY ORPHAN AND ABANDONED WELLS:
Take Action!!!
Protecting groundwater, cleaning up orphaned wells, and resisting policies that put profits over people.
LANDFILLS NEAR FORT BEND HOUSTON & HARRIS COUNTY:
Lone Star Recycling and Disposal Facility / Landfill
Location: 4107 South Sam Houston Parkway West Intersection of Beltway 8 and Hiram Clarke
BLUE RIDGE LANDFILL
Below is a collection of information about the ongoing story of the Blue Ridge Landfill that is affecting the Fort Bend Houston community. We’ve collected a series of articles and websites about Blue Ridge over the years.
- Pearland Neighbors Fed Up With Stinky Landfill
- Department of Justice Ruling
- Pollution Control Services: Solid/Hazardous Waste
Key Documents:
Nouryon Surface Chemistry | website: https://www.nouryon.com
15200 Almeda Road; TX; 77053 Houston, TX
AIR AWARENESS ALERTS
The Houston Health Department is lessening the burden asthma places on the lives of about 364,000 Houstonians through a new alert system. AlertHouston now includes Houston Asthma Air Aware Day alerts.
Houston Asthma Air Aware Day alerts informs community members when the outdoor air conditions match the conditions on days when Houstonians have experienced ambulance-treated asthma attacks related to air pollution. This valuable information allows Houstonians with asthma to take precautionary measures.
The Houston Health Department also posts the alerts on its website: houstonhealth.org and on Facebook and Twitter.
EPA Sensor Videos
The EPA has created public educational videos about air quality and how they are using data to make the air we breathe safe. These are great places to start in learning how to participate in environmental justice in your community.
AIR SENSOR: PSA
AIR SENSOR – MEASUREMENTS AND YOUR HEALTH
AIR SENSORS: REGULATORY & SENSOR DATA QUALITY
AIR SENSORS: SOURCES OF AIR QUALITY