Hazardous Substances

Hazardous substances have been released into the environment from multiple sources, both past and present. Releases may originate from sources such as agricultural and industrial activities, mining operations, landfills, leaking underground storage tanks, or transportation-related accidents. Within the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. the Bureau of Environmental Epidemiology works closely with communities, environmental government agencies and industry to reduce or eliminate human exposure to hazardous substances.