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Public Health Solutions
District Health Department
995 East Hwy 33, Ste 1
Crete, NE 68333-2562
888.310.0565
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BASIS of Community Environmental Health - Jefferson County
An introductory meeting is being held on November 5th for the Jefferson County workgroup. If you are interested in helping ID priority environmental health issues contact us today!
The "Initial Issues List" below is based on previous assessment efforts and community input. It is not complete, nor does it yet reflect priorities selected by the Jefferson County workgroup:
Potential Jefferson County
EH Priorities |
Potential Jefferson County Indicators |
| Water pollution |
- Average nitrate levels higher than state average
- High percentage of water bodies classified as "impaired"
- Among top counties for amount of toxics released to water
- Survey support |
| Trash and waste-related issues, including household hazardous waste |
Survey support |
| Water overuse |
Survey support |
| Housing |
- Aging housing stock, older than state average
- Survey support |
| Built environment and land use issues |
- High obesity rates
- Low physical activity levels
- Survey support |
| Exposure to toxics |
- High rates of elevated blood lead levels in children who are tested
- High risk factors for lead exposure
- Among top counties for potential health risk from toxics releases
- Survey support |
| Vector-borne diseases |
Survey support |
| Air pollution, agricultural and industrial sources |
Survey support |
| Indoor air quality |
Survey support |
| Drinking water quality |
Survey support |
Others? Contact us to express your opinion.
888-310-0565 ext 106
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