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Health Assessments by the Florida Department of Health
We conduct Public Health Assessments (or PHA), which is a comprehensive report reviewing chemicals found in environmental samples of air, soil and water and any potential for harm to human health.
We look at each chemical found at a hazardous waste site and its known health effects. Some chemicals are toxic in small amounts, while other common chemicals can be toxic in large amounts. A PHA also looks to see if there is a way for the chemicals to reach people (exposure pathway). These reports determine if a chemical (or chemicals) at a site poses a health risk or not. During this process we update the community on our activities and new information through newsletters and community meetings. If we find a current health threat, we inform the community immediately. Otherwise, we draft a PHA and ask for community input, usually at a public meeting. We rely on people living near a site to tell us their health concerns. We address these concerns in the final PHA.
All pdfs/zip files are <1MB unless indicated.
Who are we?
What can we do to help communities in Florida? (pdf )
What is a hazardous waste site? "Answering Your Questions about Hazardous Waste Sites" booklet (pdf )
What are the sites with the highest current interest?
Information on hazardous waste sites that currently have the highest level of program activity.
What sites have we worked on in Florida?
Health reports written about specific sites listed in alphabetical order.
How do we get involved?
Services provided by the Health Assessment Team related to hazardous waste sites.
Where are the hazardous waste sites in Florida? (zip 2MB)
How can you contact us?
More information and copies of our documents:
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