Organization Name |
Services Offered |
Topic |
Phone |
Web Page |
Atlanta Beltline |
Reports and explanations of what the Atlanta Beltline project is, and how it is progressing. |
Environmental Justice |
404-477-3003 |
Link |
Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease |
The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), based in Atlanta, Georgia, is a federal public health agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ATSDR protects communities from harmful health effects related to exposure to natural and man-made hazardous substances. We do this by responding to environmental health emergencies; investigating emerging environmental health threats; conducting research on the health impacts of hazardous waste sites; and building capabilities of and providing actionable guidance to state and local health partners. |
Environmental Justice |
800-CDC-INFO |
Link |
Atlanta Watershed |
List of ongoing projects by Neighborhood Planning Units to Improve Atlanta’s water quality. |
Drinking Water Quality |
404-982-1468 |
Link |
Atlanta Watershed |
Water quality reports by year for Atlanta. |
Drinking Water Quality |
404-982-1468 |
Link |
Centers for Disease Control |
Morbidity and Mortality reports on blood lead levels, as long with state-by-state data and a list of current programs. |
Lead |
800-CDC-INFO |
Link |
Consumer Product Safety Commission |
Explains why DIY lead tests kits are not reliable, and why a professional should be used. |
Lead |
800-638-2772 |
Link |
Eco-Action |
Report from Environmental Community Action detailing its work to stop illegal dumping of tires in Atlanta neighborhoods. |
Illegal Dumping |
N/A |
Link |
Environmental Protection Agency |
Bi-annual reports by the EPA on water quality in Georgia Lakes and Streams. Not focused on drinking water |
Lake and Stream Water Quality |
N/A |
Link |
Environmental Working Group |
Report on the “dirty dozen”, 12 common hormone altering chemicals and how to avoid them. |
Common Hazardous Products |
N/A |
Link |
Georgia Department of Public Health |
Summary of current projects dealing with indoor air quality by the Georgia DPH, including smoke free homes and mold. |
Indoor Air Quality |
404-657-2700 |
Link |
Georgia Environmental Protection Division |
Reports on the fish eating guidelines, with reports of consumption restrictions by region. Also contains guide tailored to pregnant and nursing women on fish consumption. |
Safe Fish Consumption |
404-463-1500 |
Link |
Georgia Environmental Protection Division |
Guidelines on topics such as fish consumption, green growth, and toxics release inventory. |
Outdoor Air Quality |
404-463-1500 |
Link |
Georgia Tech |
Reports on OSHA standards, hazard assessment, surveillance, and mitigation guides. Consultation available WITHOUT fines. |
Lead |
404-407-7431 |
Link |
HealthyPeople 2020 |
Reports on the HealthyPeople 2020 objective to lower blood lead levels in children. |
Lead |
N/A |
Link |
National Public Radio |
Food desert locator map of the United States to help understand the problem of food deserts in Georgia. |
Food Issues |
N/A |
Link |
Peachtree-Dekalb Airport Watch |
Watchdog group monitoring improper and unlawful activity at the local airport |
Environmental Justice and Law |
404-290-5120 |
Link |
Scorecard by GoodGuide |
Ranks and compares your county to the nation in terms of toxics, air quality, water quality, environmental justice, and more. |
Environmental Justice and Law |
n/a |
Link |