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Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Tracker
The Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae) Tracker allows the public to check recent cyanobacteria bloom reports at shoreline sites and recreational swimming areas of Lake Champlain and various inland lakes in Vermont.
Tick Tracker
The Vermont Tick Tracker is a crowd-sourced tool that allows anyone to contribute to our understanding of ticks in Vermont.
Nitrates and Nitrites in Drinking Water
What You Need to Know About Nitrates and Nitrites in Drinking Water Nitrogen can take different forms in nature and is important for life in both plants and animals. The most common form of nitrogen found in well water is...
Vulnerability Indicators
Understanding our community-level vulnerabilities can help us all prepare for emergencies like floods and heat waves.
Gross Alpha Radiation, Uranium and Radium in Drinking Water
Gross alpha radiation is a type of energy released when certain radioactive elements decay or break down and can be found in your drinking water.
Cyanobacteria (Blue-Green Algae)
Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are common in Lake Champlain and other Vermont waters. Some types of cyanobacteria can release natural toxins or poisons (called cyanotoxins) into the water.
Glossary
Find definitions of the terms used for Environmental Public Health Tracking data.
Air Quality
Outdoor air can contain pollutants. Air pollution has been linked to specific health problems—such as asthma, heart disease, and lung cancer.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic disease in which the lungs become inflamed and airways narrow and react to triggers. These triggers can be found in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Birth Defects
Most birth defects are thought to be caused by a complex mix of factors, including a person’s genes, behaviors, and things in the environment.