Colorado passes a new water reuse rule – the first of its kind across the nation
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has adopted updated drinking water standards to regulate water reuse.
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Colorado moves forward with building efficiency program that could cut energy bills
State health department, Colorado Energy Office collaborate to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions
CDPHE welcomes feedback on a system for the public to share concerns about pollution
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is seeking feedback on a system, designed to provide Coloradans with a centralized place to share their concerns about environmental pollution.
State offers free tests to help Coloradans defeat cervical cancer
In support of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the state of Colorado is encouraging Coloradans to stay up to date on Pap and/or HPV tests that are used to find cervical cancer early.
Office of Gun Violence Prevention grant funding now available to help reduce violence in Colorado communities
The Office of Gun Violence Prevention within the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is now accepting applications for new grants that will fund projects to prevent gun violence across Colorado.
Colorado residents urged to test homes for cancer-causing radon
CDPHE offers low-cost test kits to protect families (including pets!)
State issues report on its statewide tour to discuss climate change
Health department leads Colorado agencies in gathering feedback to enhance local and state coordination to reduce pollution and invest in energy infrastructure
REMOTE (December 23, 2022): In collaboration with several state agencies, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Air Pollution Control Division has published a report following its statewide climate change listening tour.
CDPHE partners with the Colorado School of Public Health to create gun violence prevention resource bank
REMOTE (Dec. 21.
CDPHE monitoring increase in invasive group A strep cases, other bacterial infections, in Colorado
Parents and guardians should call their child’s doctor if they have new or worsening symptoms during any illness
STATEWIDE (Dec. 15, 2022) — The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is monitoring an increase in pediatric hospitalizations caused by group A strep.
State health department moves forward with rules to make more zero-emission trucks available and save Coloradans money
Air Pollution Control Division expects program to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other emissions that contribute to ozone pollution
REMOTE (December 14, 2022): The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Air Pollution Control Division is moving to ensure there are even more zero-emission trucks available in Colorado. The division has requested a hearing on a statewide clean truck sales standard and an emissions rule with the Air Quality Control Commission.