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Environmental Chemicals & Pollutants
In this section:
Arsenic
Benzene
Carpet Chemicals
Dry Cleaning Chemicals
Formaldehyde
Mercury
Ozone
Particulates
Poisonous Plants in Vermont
Volatile Organic Compounds
Chemicals in Our Environment
Many chemicals and pollutants are naturally present in the environment, while other chemicals are created by humans for use in consumer, or everyday, products. Some chemicals may cause harmful health effects. There is continuous research being done to learn more about the health effects from harmful chemicals and how to reduce your exposure to them. Vermont has passed laws intended to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and to inform the public about chemicals in consumer products.
The Health Department is a great resource for information about chemicals and health. Toxicology staff research the effects of chemical exposure and stay current on exposure and risk assessment. Here you will find information on natural and human-made chemicals and pollutants found in the air, water, soil and consumer products.
General Screening Values
The Health Department develops general screening values which can be used to evaluate potential exposure to some chemicals in:
Soil
Indoor Air
Drinking Water
Important Links
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)
Drinking Water Contaminants
Chemical Disclosure Program for Children's Products
Mercury in Fish
Substances and Toxics Topics (EPA)
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Contact Us
Toxicological Sciences Program
Phone:
802-863-7220 or 800-439-8550 (toll-free in Vermont)
Email:
[email protected]
Veterans Affairs Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
As described in Act 68 (2019) the Vermont Department of Health provides links and contact...
Dry Cleaning Chemicals
Dry cleaners use chemicals to clean clothes and other fabrics. When these chemicals are breathed...
Carpet Chemicals
Chemicals in Carpets Most carpet is made with synthetic (human-made) materials. However, carpets can also...
Mercury
At room temperature, metallic mercury is a shiny, silver-white liquid. Breathing in vapors of metallic...
Particulates
“Particulate” is a general name given to a tiny solid or liquid particle or piece...
Ozone
Ozone is a colorless gas with a noticeable smell. Although ozone is naturally found in...
Benzene
Benzene is the name of an aromatic hydrocarbon, C 6H 6. In liquid form, benzene...
Poisonous Plants in Vermont
A few common poisonous plants grow in Vermont. It's important to be able to identify...
Arsenic
Arsenic is a natural element found in rocks and soil and is often found in...
Volatile Organic Compounds
Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, is the name given to substances that contain carbon and...
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a colorless gas at room temperature that sometimes has a noticeable smell.
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Last Updated:
October 22, 2025
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Translations for you
Environmental Chemicals & Pollutants
In this section:
Arsenic
Benzene
Carpet Chemicals
Dry Cleaning Chemicals
Formaldehyde
Mercury
Ozone
Particulates
Poisonous Plants in Vermont
Volatile Organic Compounds
Chemicals in Our Environment
Many chemicals and pollutants are naturally present in the environment, while other chemicals are created by humans for use in consumer, or everyday, products. Some chemicals may cause harmful health effects. There is continuous research being done to learn more about the health effects from harmful chemicals and how to reduce your exposure to them. Vermont has passed laws intended to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and to inform the public about chemicals in consumer products.
The Health Department is a great resource for information about chemicals and health. Toxicology staff research the effects of chemical exposure and stay current on exposure and risk assessment. Here you will find information on natural and human-made chemicals and pollutants found in the air, water, soil and consumer products.
General Screening Values
The Health Department develops general screening values which can be used to evaluate potential exposure to some chemicals in:
Soil
Indoor Air
Drinking Water
Important Links
Cyanobacteria (blue-green algae)
Drinking Water Contaminants
Chemical Disclosure Program for Children's Products
Mercury in Fish
Substances and Toxics Topics (EPA)
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Contact Us
Toxicological Sciences Program
Phone:
802-863-7220 or 800-439-8550 (toll-free in Vermont)
Email:
[email protected]
Veterans Affairs Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry
As described in Act 68 (2019) the Vermont Department of Health provides links and contact...
Dry Cleaning Chemicals
Dry cleaners use chemicals to clean clothes and other fabrics. When these chemicals are breathed...
Carpet Chemicals
Chemicals in Carpets Most carpet is made with synthetic (human-made) materials. However, carpets can also...
Mercury
At room temperature, metallic mercury is a shiny, silver-white liquid. Breathing in vapors of metallic...
Particulates
“Particulate” is a general name given to a tiny solid or liquid particle or piece...
Ozone
Ozone is a colorless gas with a noticeable smell. Although ozone is naturally found in...
Benzene
Benzene is the name of an aromatic hydrocarbon, C 6H 6. In liquid form, benzene...
Poisonous Plants in Vermont
A few common poisonous plants grow in Vermont. It's important to be able to identify...
Arsenic
Arsenic is a natural element found in rocks and soil and is often found in...
Volatile Organic Compounds
Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, is the name given to substances that contain carbon and...
Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is a colorless gas at room temperature that sometimes has a noticeable smell.
Subscribe to Environmental Chemicals & Pollutants
Last Updated:
October 22, 2025