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How Healthy is your Community’s Air?
Enter your zip code to see how the air quality in your neighborhood ranks with the rest of the country.
The resources below, some of which are from our Center and others from our partners, are targeted to Philadelphia regional parents and caregivers, including those in rural and suburban areas. They include tools to identify environmental health issues, prevent and remediate contaminants and provide information to families on what to do to protect your children.
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Design for the Environment Disinfectant Label
The Design for the Environment (DfE) label helps consumers and purchasers find safer antimicrobial products, like disinfectants and cleaners.
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How Indoor Air Quality Impacts Health Video
Video to see how indoor air quality impacts health and view recommendations on maintaining good air quality at home.
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What Chemicals are in Your Food?
EWG’s Food Score database tells you what chemicals are in the food products and provides a list of health concerns associated with each chemical if there are any.
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Pennsylvania Health Action Network
In need of health insurance for you or your child? PHAN’s free helpline provides assistance in understanding, applying for and enrolling in health coverage.
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Pollen Count Forecast
This Pollen Tracker will help you and your family know when to stay indoors to decrease symptoms from allergies.
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Air Fresheners Low in Volatile Organic Compounds
Air Fresheners can be sources of toxic chemicals in your home. Use this database to identify the least toxic air fresheners you can use to keep your home asthma and allergy friendly!
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Volatile Organic Compounds in your Home
Where can volatile organic chemicals be found in your home? Find out where they are and how to lower your family’s exposure.
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EWG’s Guide to Healthier Sunscreens
Search EWG’s database for less toxic sunscreens for you and your children.
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Identifying and Remediating Lead in your Home
Click on your county to find local resources to identify and remediate lead in your home.
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Map of Sewers Contaminating Philadelphia Waterways
When it rains, raw sewage from homes flows into Philadelphia waterways. Use this map to find out when and where it’s happening.
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Hazardous Waste Sites Near You
Use the map linked on the webpage to identify current and past hazardous waste cleanup sites in your community.
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Certified Lead Renovation Repair and Painting Firms Near You
If your home was built before 1978 you should use a lead certified contractor for all home renovation and repair.
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Quit Smoking
For free counseling on quitting smoking and/or medication to help quit, call 1-800- QUITNOW or visit this website.
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WellExplorer
Find hydraulic fracturing well sites near them and learn about the chemicals used at these sites.
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Less Toxic Methods to Control Pests
This fact sheet contains information on effective pest control methods without adding toxins to your home.
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EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning
The Environmental Working Group database lists the least toxic cleaning products to use at home.
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Air Quality Alerts
Sign up for air quality alerts, so you’ll know when to keep children and vulnerable adults inside.
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Emergency Leak Repair Resource
Basic Systems Repair Program provides free repairs to correct electrical, plumbing, heating, limited structural and carpentry, and roofing emergencies in eligible owner-occupied homes in Philly.
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Mercury at Home and in Your Diet
Fact sheet on common ways people are exposed to mercury in their home and diet as well as tips to avoid it.
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Protect Your Child from Chemicals in Plastic
Fact sheet on what plastics you should avoid in your child’s toys, baby bottles and more.
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Free Smoke Detector Installation for Philadelphia Residents
Philadelphia residents can request a free smoke detector installed by the Fire Department. You can call 311 or visit this website.
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Report Rats in Philadelphia
Report rats in and around your residence to the City Department of Public Health and get free pest control resources by calling (215) 685-9000.
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Summer in the City Activity Book
Print this activity book for a fun way to keep your kids busy while educating them on staying safe in extreme heat!