Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Mercury Information for Hospitals, Healthcare Facilities and Healthcare Providers

Federal and state laws have been enacted to virtually eliminate anthropogenic mercury from the environment. Some of the common uses of mercury that may be found in healthcare facilities are:

  • Thermometers
  • Sphygmomanometers (blood pressure monitors
  • Esophageal dilators (also called bougie tubes)
  • Cantor tubes and Miller Abbott tubes (used to clear intestinal obstructions)
  • Feeding tubes
  • Dental amalgam
  • Laboratory chemicals (fixatives, stains, reagents, preservatives)
  • Medical batteries
  • Mobile Hot Food Servers

Pollution Prevention for Institutions - Hospitals, Schools and Universities

Pollution Prevention Resources for Hospitals

Background Information

Related Links:

Healthcare Environmental Resource Center

Practice Greenhealth - Mercury Elimination

EPA - Mercury Information home page

Contact Information and Assistance

Content Last Updated on October 2019