Oregon DEQ
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is a regulatory agency whose job is to protect the quality of Oregon’s Environment. DEQ is responsible for protecting and enhancing Oregon’s water and air quality, for cleaning up spills and releases of hazardous materials, and for managing the proper disposal of hazardous and solid wastes.
Washington Department of Ecology
Ecology is Washington’s principal environmental management agency. Our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s
environment, and promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations.
The Mesothelioma Center provides the latest information on peritoneal malignant mesothelioma and all the information related to environmental asbestos exposure. In addition, we provide information on symptoms of patients diagnosed with the disease.
Southwest Clean Air Agency
Since 1967, the Southwest Clean Air Agency has been working to keep the air clean for the citizens of Southwest Washington. We monitor air quality and enforce federal, state, and local air pollution laws. We believe everyone plays a part in keeping our air healthy.
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Asbestos has been widely used in many products because of its strength and insulating qualities.
However, asbestos is extremely dangerous to workers handling it and to others nearby when it gets into the air and is breathed in. Asbestos can cause fatal diseases such as:
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Asbestosis.
Asbestos has not been banned and can still be found in new products and materials. Even new buildings can contain asbestos.