Environmental health information should be available to everyone. Here you will find practical, science-based resources to help you understand your environment, evaluate potential risks, and take informed action to protect your health and the health of your community.

Resources are organized by topic. Select a category below to get started.

  • Understanding what is in your water is the first step toward protecting your health.

  • Lead is invisible, has no smell, and has no taste. Its health impacts are serious and preventable.

  • The products we use every day can be sources of chemical exposure. Knowing what to look for helps you make informed choices.

  • The air we breathe inside and outside carries substances that affect our health in ways we often cannot detect.

  • Climate events, such as floods, hurricanes, and extreme heat, create new and growing environmental health risks for communities.

  • Understanding how chemicals interact with the human body gives communities, researchers, and agencies the power to take protective action.