The Illinois CLEAR-Win program is run by IDPH's Division of Environmental Health with the goal of assisting residential property owners of single-family homes and multi-unit residential properties to reduce lead paint and leaded plumbing hazards...

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Multi-family property owners have a legal obligation to ensure that their properties are safe and free from hazards, including asbestos. There are some precautions that property owners need to take to protect the occupants of those properties...

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Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are materials that contain asbestos fibers. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was commonly used in construction materials due to its resistance to heat, fire, and chemicals. However, prolonged...

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Asbestos removal from a commercial building should only be performed by licensed and trained professionals. The removal process generally involves the following steps: Asbestos Inspection A licensed asbestos inspector will inspect...

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The United States Department of Justice created a plan for environmental justice on May 5, 2022. This plan outlined a new comprehensive environmental justice enforcement strategy to guide the Justice Department’s work. The plan also issued...

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The EPA released comprehensive new state guidelines concerning PFAS on December 6, 2022. The memorandum focuses on provides direction on how to use the nation’s bedrock clean water permitting program to protect against PFAS. Polyfluoroalkyl...

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