The Environmental Quality Unit represents the divisions and commissions of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) that are responsible for improving and protecting our state’s air and water resources. The Unit also represents the divisions of CDPHE that are charged with radiation control and consumer protection. Specifically, the Unit provides legal counsel to the Executive Director’s Office, the Air Quality Control Commission, the Air Pollution Control Division, the Consumer Protection Division, the Laboratory and Radiation Services Division, the Water Quality Control Commission, the Water Quality Control Division, the Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certification Board, the Office of Administration, the Office of Policy and Public/Private Initiatives and Uranium Special Projects. The Unit also provides representation to the Governor’s Office of Energy Conservation. The attorneys in the Environmental Quality Unit help to ensure that the State’s businesses and citizens comply with applicable environmental requirements, and they bring enforcement actions against those who do not comply.
If You Need Help
The Environmental Quality Unit provides legal representation to the State, but cannot initiate action on behalf of the public. If you have an environmental concern, please contact the appropriate agency for assistance:
For additional information on the Air Quality Control Division or to report an air quality violation call: (303) 692-3100.
For information on asbestos management, visit the Air Pollution Control Division - Indoor Environment Program's asbestos website at http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ap/asbestos/index.html or email questions or comments to asbestos@state.co.us. To report an asbestos violation contact, the Asbestos Compliance Assistance Group at (303) 692-3100.
For additional information on the Water Quality Control Division or to report a water quality violation, call: (303) 692-3500.
To report drinking water violations, contact the Drinking Water Compliance Assurance Unit at (303) 692-3541. For information on testing drinking water, call (303) 692-3039 or visit CDPHE's Laboratory Services Division at http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/lr/water.htm
If you have a questions or concerns relating to wholesale or retail food establishments, contact the Consumer Protection Division at (303) 692-3620, or email your comments to comments.cdp@state.co.us .
Food contamination concerns may also be reported to your local Health Department. Visit CDPHE's Local Public Health Agencies website at http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/opp/locallist.html for contact information.
If you have concerns regarding a licensed x-ray technician performing procedures involving x-rays, mammography or bone density testing, contact the Radiation/X-Ray Certification Unit at (303) 692-3300.