Sites

Links to a range of ATSDR documents related to hazardous waste sites, including those in the National Priorities List, also known as superfund sites.

• Brownfield/Land Reuse Health Initiative Publications and Fact sheets
  Community health is an important part of land revitalization. ATSDR works to include health considerations in brownfield redevelopment and land reuse. ATSDR’s Brownfield / Land Reuse Initiative promotes health, community involvement, partnerships, communication and education.
• Conducting Health Studies at Department of Energy Sites Access Handbook[PDF – 700 KB]
  For public health officials and DOE personnel conducting studies at DOE sites.
• Completed Exposure Pathway (CEP) Site Count Report
  The CEP report focuses on documented exposure, and lists hazardous substances according to exposure frequency.
• Documents available for Public Comment
  The public comment documents are provided to allow the public an opportunity to identify issues within the documents that are missing, incorrect, or are unclear as written.
• Don’t Mess with Mercury
  Resources to raise awareness of common mercury risks in schools among audiences within the school community.
• Environmental Odors
  Here we provide answers to common questions on odors and health, approaches for addressing odors in your community, information on reporting odors, methods for conducting odor complaint investigations, and ways for community members and other groups to be involved in odor management decisions.
• Epidemiologic Studies
  Epidemiologic studies that evaluate the association between exposure to hazardous substances and adverse health effects.
• Landfill Gas Primer – An Overview for Environmental Health Professionals ( Historical Document)
  This primer is designed to provide environmental health professionals with a general understanding of landfill gases and to help them in responding to community concerns that may be related to landfill gas issues.
• No Trespassing
  Going inside abandoned buildings can be dangerous. Educational resources for students, parents and teachers.
• Public Health Assessments and Health Consultations
  ATSDR documents that evaluate the potential for contaminants in the environment at a site that might cause people to suffer adverse health effects.