Tracking News & Updates

New Report Released:

Lead Found in School Drinking Water

A pilot testing initiative of 16 schools in Vermont revealed that all schools had at least one tap that contained lead above the Vermont Health Advisory Level. The Vermont Department of Health recommends that all schools test all taps for lead.

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Here's what the Vermont Tracking Program has been up to.

Getting Mercury Out of Schools

We reduced the risk of mercury exposure for about 700 Vermont students. Here's how: Recently, a mercury-containing blood pressure cuff at a school fell off its wall mount and broke, resulting in costly cleanup and potential mercury exposure. Vermont Tracking conducted a statewide survey and found two additional schools had mercury-containing cuffs. Free—and mercury-free—replacement cuffs were provided along with safe disposal of the mercury-containing cuffs.

Learn about mercury

New Data on the Public Health Data Explorer

Cancer - added 2015 data

Cancer Community Profiles - added 2015 data

Public Drinking Water - added 2017 data

Childhood Lead Poisoning - added 2016 data

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About Environmental Public Health Tracking

Vermont is one of 26 state and local health departments funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop a state and national tracking network of environmental and health data for the public, policy makers, researchers, and agencies. The Vermont Public Health Data Explorer provides these data in maps, charts, and tables as a part of the State's continuing effort to help Vermonters better understand the relationship between their environment and their health.

Visit the Vermont Tracking Program website