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ACHD Issues Fine for Open Burning, Orders Renovations at Brewery to Cease & Issues Warning to S

The $4.6 million fine Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) issued against U.S. Steel for more than 800 air quality violations last...

Allegheny County Health Department Takes Enforcement Action Related to Asbestos Abatement & Mor

The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) periodically updates its website with recent Air Quality Program enforcement actions. That...

More Enforcement Actions Related to Asbestos-Abatement Issued & Why It’s an Air Quality Concern

For those who may be unaware: When asbestos is left undisturbed it does not pose a health risk. However, during renovation or demolition,...

Two Pittsburgh Contractors Fined More than $19K for Asbestos-Related Air Quality Violations, Enforce

The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) assessed a civil penalty of more than $19,000 against two Pittsburgh-area contractors...

This Invisible Danger in Your Home Could Hurt Your Health (And What to Do About It)

With everyone spending a whole lot more time inside, indoor air quality is more important than ever. Because the U.S. Environmental...

UPDATED: Asbestos Abatement Violations Lead to $31K Civil Penalty from ACHD

UPDATE: BRP4 LLC and Level Line Building Co. on Oct. 20 appealed the enforcement order issued by the Allegheny County Health Department....

Prism Response Inc. Agrees to $13,400 Civil Penalty to Settle Alleged Asbestos Abatement Violations

The payment was part of a consent order and agreement between Prism Response and the ACHD finalized Sept. 22. As part of the settlement,...

Indoor Air Quality and Asbestos in The Home: What You Need to Know

Now more than ever, we find ourselves spending most of our time at home, becoming an increasingly important place of security and...

Allegheny County Health Department Issues Enforcement Orders Over Asbestos Abatement

According to the orders posted to the ACHD website Aug. 13, the companies violated Allegheny County’s Air Pollution Control Regulations...

Watchdog Report: ACHD Issues Notices of Violation, Fines Over Asbestos, Emissions Violations

The following is a summary of some of the lesser-known enforcement actions ACHD has taken so far in 2020: Notice of Violation Letter...