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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM
The Environmental Protection Program addresses all aspects of the environment.    Through the County Environmental Health Act (CEHA), Bergen County Department of Health Services (BCDHS) is the Lead Agency for Environmental Protection here in Bergen County.  The BCDHS is under contract with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) to provide environmental services and carry out enforcement when necessary. Other areas in which the BCDHS is active include the WMA5 program, Community Right to Know, and Clean Communities Program. 
 
Air
 Carry out inspections of minor source facilities (gas stations, dry cleaners, paint shops, etc.) Respond to complaints of smoke (visual emissions) or odors.
Water
 Carry out inspections of Public Non-Community Water Supplies. Respond to complaints of illegal discharges to the surface or gourndwater.
Noise
 Respond to complaints of excessive noise between residential and commercial or commercial and commercial facilities.
Solid Waste
 Carry out inspections of Solid Waste Facilities, i.e.( transfer stations, compost sites, DPWs and landfills). Respond to complaints of illegal dumping of solid waste.
Pesticides
 Carry out inspections of pesticide applicators for schools, restaurants, landscapers, and golf courses. Inspect shops for the sale of non-registered pesticide products.
Emergency Response
 Respond to hazardous material emergencies, weapons of mass destruction, and biological hazards.
Underground Storage Tanks (USTs)
 Carry out inspections of regulated USTs, i.e. (gas stations). Provide technical assistance with the closure of residential underground heating oil tanks that have been reported to leak.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
 The GIS program provides mapping and spatial analysis support to all of the programs within the BCDHS as well as a number of other County Agencies.
Clean Communitties Program
 This program addresses litter control through a three-pronged approach; clean-ups, education and enforcement

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