Fish and Shellfish Contaminant Monitoring Monitoring and evaluating contaminant levels in fish, shellfish and crabs enables MDE to determine that they are within limits established as safe for human consumption, and as environmental indicators of water quality. A current listing of Maryland Fish Tissue Advisories is also provided. Today's Air Quality Up to date information on air quality issues, programs and pollution levels. Includes health tips and actions citizens may take to reduce and protect themselves from air pollution. The Ozone Action Days program is a voluntary initiative by government, environmental groups, and business leaders working with the general public to take extra action to prevent air pollution.
Ozone Monitoring Many counties in Maryland have pollution problems.
People drive some 130 million miles in Maryland every day. Drinking Water Sampler Certification Certification of drinking water samplers helps to assure the reliability of Safe Drinking Water Act compliance samples submitted to State certified laboratories. Maryland's Lead Paint Poisoning Prevention Program is designed to reduce the incidence of childhood lead poisoning, while maintaining the supply of affordable rental housing. Wellhead Protection Wellhead Protection is a program designed to protect public drinking water supplies by managing the land surface around a well where activities might affect the quality of water. Healthy Indoor Painting Practices Residents, property managers, and painting contractors are strongly urged to keep in mind several simple means to reduce short term residential exposures to harmful chemicals used in some interior household paint and flooring products.