Allegheny County Health Department Archives

U.S. Steel expected to challenge $1.84 million penalty over air pollution linked to Clairton Coke Works

U.S. Steel is questioning the health department’s methods, saying that the Liberty air monitor collects data from multiple sources.

09 Mar 2022

How will Pittsburgh fare if new studies prompt the EPA to tighten air pollution standards?

The debate was stoked by three important studies showing how minorities are more adversely impacted by air pollution.

02 Feb 2022

Updated: CSI Construction to appeal health department fine over CCAC Boyce asbestos removal

The Verona company was fined and had its license revoked because inspectors say it didn't conduct proper testing or follow proper protocol.

06 Jan 2022

Carnegie Science Center volunteer Chuck Vukotich inspires young people to love science — and reach for the stars

He helps orchestrate the Pittsburgh Regional Science and Engineering Fair, which will take place in March and is open to students in grades 6 through 12.

04 Jan 2022

Top 10 toxic polluters in Pittsburgh. Meet the new #1

On a positive note, the list shows that progress is possible. The McConway & Torley Foundry in Lawrenceville has reduced emissions of chromium compounds by 90% and nickel compounds by 97%, and dropped out of the Toxic Ten this year.

15 Jun 2021

Still need a Covid vaccine? Find it here with Allegheny County’s vaccine finder map

The vaccine shortages, priority tiers and confusing sign-up sites are all in the past now. Now, everyone (ages 16 and up) is eligible.

26 Apr 2021

Health Department’s new dashboard lets public monitor air quality in real time

This air quality monitoring dashboard comes online as the ALA again lists Pittsburgh's air as the country's ninth-worst for year-round particle pollution.

21 Apr 2021

Allegheny County to launch a new and greatly improved vaccine registration system next week

Despite 370,000 vaccinations so far in Allegheny County, Covid case counts are on the rise.

25 Mar 2021

US Steel fined (again) for pollution at Clairton Coke Works. ‘This is nothing new.’

“This ongoing problem shows the Coke Works are in disrepair. There sounds like a real lack of interest or willingness to make improvements at their Mon Valley facilities.”

19 Mar 2021

For the first time, Allegheny County meets federal air quality standards at all eight air monitors

The region is now in compliance with federal standards for carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, ozone and particulate matter.

27 Jan 2021

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