Delaware is experiencing high levels of particulate air pollution. The risk of health effects is increased for everyone. Consider limiting or avoiding activities outdoors.
Delaware está experimentando niveles elevados de contaminación atmosférica por partículas. El riesgo de efectos adversos para la salud es mayor para todas las personas. Considere limitar o evitar las actividades al aire libre.
Delaware ap fè fas ak gwo nivo polisyon nan lè a ki soti nan patikil. Risk pou sante moun afekte a ogmante pou tout moun. Konsidere limite oswa evite aktivite deyò. More Info

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PFAS in Delaware: How the First State is Tackling Toxic Forever Chemicals

Significant progress has been made in combating forever chemicals in Delaware in recent years, and we continue to learn more about presence of these emerging contaminants in our land, water and bodies. Officially known as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances but more commonly referred to simply as PFAS, the chemicals have been used in thousands of products, including cookware, clothing and firefighting foam, for decades following their creation in the mid-20th century. Learn more about how the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is responding to these contaminants.

PFAS Investigation Sites

This page contains a list of sites being investigated by DNREC for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, groundwater or surface water in Delaware. Each listing includes the location and the site identification number used in the Delaware Environmental Navigator (DEN), which includes electronic copies of reports, studies, analysis, correspondence

Exposure Assessment Near New Castle Air National Guard Base

In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) initiated an exposure assessment for perf- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the community near the New Castle Air National Guard Base in New Castle County.
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