Press Release

CDPHE and EPA will meet with communities to get input and develop an implementation plan

REMOTE (March 1, 2022): The Air Toxics Act (HB21-1189), signed into law by Governor Polis in 2021, requires Suncor Energy to submit a plan for fenceline monitoring at its refinery in Commerce City. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment will hold two public meetings to discuss that plan.

CDPHE will hold the meetings remotely on March 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on March 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CDPHE will provide Spanish interpretation at both meetings.

REMOTE, February 24, 2022: The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Colorado is now making funds available to help entities determine if their water contains chemicals found in toxic firefighting foam and other sources. If the chemicals are found above current health advisory levels set by the Environmental Protection Agency, grant funding can also be used to help reduce the contamination.

Recall issued for Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered infant formulas

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REMOTE (Feb. 16, 2022): The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) sent the U.S.

REMOTE (Feb.11, 2022) -The Polis-Primavera administration, together with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, recently launched a new statewide awareness campaign and website to save Coloradans money by encouraging all Coloradans to file their taxes and receive cash benefits through the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit. 

REMOTE (Jan. 21, 2022): Coloradans cleaning up their homes after the Marshall Fire should continue to protect themselves and their families from chemicals that may be released into the indoor air from smoke-impacted furniture, walls, floors, and other surfaces, but levels of chemicals measured recently do not pose an immediate health risk.

REMOTE (Jan. 14, 2022): The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment today released the final version of its Climate Equity Framework, which lays out specific actions for CDPHE to guide the implementation of the state's ambitious air quality and climate policies and programs to advance equity and environmental justice. 

REMOTE (January 7, 2022) - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) advises all Coloradans located in cities or towns impacted by the Marshall Fire to thoroughly flush all their water taps, including all faucets, shower, and bath spouts. Residents should flush with both hot and cold water.