Sources of Mercury Information

  • National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP)

    This online catalog has all the Environmental Protection Agency's publications. The site is very easy to use. Just hyperlink to it by clicking on the name above, then type what subject you want to look for. Once you have done this, you will get ordering information on all the documents you are looking for.

  • U.S. Government's Energy Star Website

    This site shows the newest, most energy efficient appliances and lights. Since coal combustion is the highest source of mercury in the environment, energy efficient appliances will keep the amount of coal used for energy down. This is also a good source for electronic, mercury-free thermostats. Search under mercury.
  • Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Home Page

    The Minnesota Pollution Control agency is a good source for information on all pollutants, especially mercury. Using the easy search engine on the site, you can find all their mercury publications easily.

  • Florida Department of Environmental Protection

    The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is one of the lead agencies in the nation concerning the disposal of mercury in the environment. Search under mercury.

  • State of Michigan Department of Environmental Quality

    Michigan set up the Michigan Mercury Pollution Prevention Task Force, which is dedicated to reducing the amount of mercury in Michigan's environment. Search under mercury.

  • National Pollution Prevention Center for Higher Education

    This site is part of a University of Michigan program. The information within this site provides suggestions for construction and demolition work within an environmental context

  • State Contacts


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