Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health Project

The Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health Project (EHP) is a nonprofit public health organization in Washington Co., PA. EHP was established in 2011 to respond to the health needs of county residents who believe their health has been, or could be affected by local shale gas development. EHP collects health data from those who ask for assistance and provides guidance on assessing air and water quality at local residences. The organization is developing protocols for exposure assessment. There is a continuous effort to develop strategies for individuals to assess their exposures, take steps to protect themselves from exposures, monitor air and water quality and manage the day to day impacts of living near shale gas development sites.